3.1.6.1 Hurricane Operational Plan Flashcards
What is the minimum wind speed for a hurricane?
74mph
Hurricanes may range in size from _____ to _____ miles in diameter.
50 to 1000
This is issued when dangerous conditions resulting from a hurricane may be possible within what timeframe?
24-48hours
Indicates that hurricane force winds or dangerously high water is expected within an area within what timeframe?
24 hours
Storm surge expectations are provided by the National Hurricane Center how far in advance of landfall?
48 hours
74-95mph winds are what category hurricane?
1
96-110mph winds are what category hurricane?
2
111-130mph winds are what category hurricane?
3
131-155mph winds are what category hurricane?
4
155mph+ winds are what category hurricane?
5
What are the wind speeds for a tropical depression?
39-73mph
What are the dates for hurricane season?
June 1- November 30
In what month should the department begin to make general preparations for hurricane season?
May
Hurricane preparedness logs should be kept on what ICS form?
214
Where is the standard location for the Beaches Division EOC?
Station 74
If a mandatory evacuation is ordered for IMFD district where is the secondary Beaches Division EOC to be located?
Jet Blue Park
How much drinking water should the department purchase in preparation for a hurricane?
30 gallons
At what wind speed will crews cease 911 call response?
40mph
Where should the windshield survey begin?
Areas closest to the river and Estero Bay
What ICS form must be maintained listing numbers of deaths and injuries?
ICS form 210
How many uniforms should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?
3
How many pairs of socks and underwear should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?
5
How many extra pair of shoes should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?
1
How many bath towels should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?
2
How many days of non-refrigerated food should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?
3
How much water should personnel on duty during a hurricane bring?
1 gallon
To what wind speed is station one considered safe?
131 mph
Station 72 is considered safe from major structural damage to what windspeed?
131mph
To what wind speed is station 73 considered safe?
96mph
Which IMFD station sits at the highest elevation?
74
To what wind speed would station 74 be considered safe?
131mph
Decisions to evacuate station 74 should be made prior to winds reaching what speeds?
40mph
Decisions to evacuate Station 74 due to the possibility of flooding are made based on what models?
SLOSH
To what category hurricane is station 75 built to withstand?
Category 4
