410 - Hurricane Flashcards
Hurricane Alert - _____ hours prior to landfall
84
Hurricane Watch - ______ hours prior to land fall
48
Hurricane Warning - _________ prior to landfall
36
Hurricane Season runs from _______ to ________.
June 1
November 30
Category 1 Storm
74 - 95 mph
Category 2 Storm
96 - 110 mph
Category 3 Storm
111-129 mph
Category 4 Storm
130 - 156 mph
Category 5 Storm
157 mph or greater
On _______ of each year, the Station Captain will report any deficiencies found to the Battalion Chief, through the chain-of-command.
May 1st
Units housed in structures not suitable for winds above 74 mph must be evacuated __________ prior to landfall.
6 hours
The most potentially destructive force of any major hurricane is ____________..
storm surge
The ______________ Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a Hurricane’s maximum sustained wind speed
Saffir-Simpson
JFRD’s activities will fall primarily under the ________________ of the EOC’s Operations Section.
Emergency Services Branch
The following personnel will join other county officials at the EOC: (5)
Director/Fire Chief
Division Chief of Operation
Division Chief of Rescue
Division Chief of Preparedness
Deputy/Assistant Division Chiefs
Personnel should return to duty as soon as possible following monitoring of ______________.
family status
If communications are not available, it will be assumed that personnel who do not return within ________ will not be reporting.
2 hours
All corrective measures are to be completed by _________.
June 1
Escape routes may be inaccessible due to traffic, high tides, and other storm conditions as early as ___________ prior to landfall.
6 hours
Unless otherwise directed, units evacuating due to flooding will proceed to the closest fire station not located in a _________________ area.
flood prone
The ____________________ assumes the responsibility for staffing Hurricane Shelters.
American Red Cross
______________ is the leading cause of death during hurricanes.
Drowning
______________ are the second leading cause of death during hurricanes.
Electrical Hazards
When necessary, evacuation orders will only be issued by the _________________________.
Governor or the Mayor
The delivery of emergency services may be terminated when operations expose personnel to ______________.
unsafe conditions
The JFRD will establish the ___________ group and the ___________ group under he emergency services branch.
Firefighting
Hazmat
Mobilization of the CISM team may be necessary. Their activation is primarily the responsibility of the ______________________ but may be initiated by anyone who perceives the need.
Fire Group Supervisor
Utilizing the National Incident Management System model, the Mayor will establish command at the _______________.
EOC
If suppression and rescue are housed together, deficiencies will be reported to the _________________.
Suppression Battalion Chief
The Battalion Chief will submit the Hurricane Season Checklist to the ___________________.
Assistant Chief of Services
No authorization shall be granted, in advance, for any citizen or family member to obtain shelter in a JFRD facility without the express permission of the appropriate _________________.
Division Chief
Incidents which occur after emergency responses are suspended, will be ______________.
prioritized
