3.1.6.1 Hurricane Operational Plan

Question 1

What is the minimum wind speed for a hurricane?

Answer 1

74mph

Question 2

Hurricanes may range in size from _____ to _____ miles in diameter.

Answer 2

50 to 1000

Question 3

This is issued when dangerous conditions resulting from a hurricane may be possible within what timeframe?

Answer 3

24-48hours

Question 4

Indicates that hurricane force winds or dangerously high water is expected within an area within what timeframe?

Answer 4

24 hours

Question 5

Storm surge expectations are provided by the National Hurricane Center how far in advance of landfall?

Answer 5

48 hours

Question 6

74-95mph winds are what category hurricane?

Answer 6

1

Question 7

96-110mph winds are what category hurricane?

Answer 7

2

Question 8

111-130mph winds are what category hurricane?

Answer 8

3

Question 9

131-155mph winds are what category hurricane?

Answer 9

4

Question 10

155mph+ winds are what category hurricane?

Answer 10

5

Question 11

What are the wind speeds for a tropical depression?

Answer 11

39-73mph

Question 12

What are the dates for hurricane season?

Answer 12

June 1- November 30

Question 13

In what month should the department begin to make general preparations for hurricane season?

Answer 13

May

Question 14

Hurricane preparedness logs should be kept on what ICS form?

Answer 14

214

Question 15

Where is the standard location for the Beaches Division EOC?

Answer 15

Station 74

Question 16

If a mandatory evacuation is ordered for IMFD district where is the secondary Beaches Division EOC to be located?

Answer 16

Jet Blue Park

Question 17

How much drinking water should the department purchase in preparation for a hurricane?

Answer 17

30 gallons

Question 18

At what wind speed will crews cease 911 call response?

Answer 18

40mph

Question 19

Where should the windshield survey begin?

Answer 19

Areas closest to the river and Estero Bay

Question 20

What ICS form must be maintained listing numbers of deaths and injuries?

Answer 20

ICS form 210

Question 21

How many uniforms should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?

Answer 21

3

Question 22

How many pairs of socks and underwear should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?

Answer 22

5

Question 23

How many extra pair of shoes should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?

Answer 23

1

Question 24

How many bath towels should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?

Answer 24

2

Question 25

How many days of non-refrigerated food should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?

Answer 25

3

Question 26

How much water should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?

Answer 26

1 gallon

Question 27

To what wind speed is station one considered safe?

Answer 27

131 mph

Question 28

Station 72 is considered safe from major structural damage to what windspeed?

Answer 28

131mph

Question 29

To what wind speed is station 73 considered safe?

Answer 29

96mph

Question 30

Which IMFD station sits at the highest elevation?

Answer 30

74

Question 31

To what wind speed would station 74 be considered safe?

Answer 31

131mph

Question 32

Decisions to evacuate station 74 should be made prior to winds reaching what speeds?

Answer 32

40mph

Question 33

Decisions to evacuate Station 74 due to the possibility of flooding are made based on what models?

Answer 33

SLOSH

Question 34

To what category hurricane is station 75 built to withstand?

Answer 34

Category 4