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410 - Hurricane Flashcards

1
Q

Hurricane Alert - _____ hours prior to landfall

A

84

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2
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Hurricane Watch - ______ hours prior to land fall

A

48

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3
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Hurricane Warning - _________ prior to landfall

A

36

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4
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Hurricane Season runs from _______ to ________.

A

June 1

November 30

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5
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Category 1 Storm

A

74 - 95 mph

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6
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Category 2 Storm

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96 - 110 mph

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7
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Category 3 Storm

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111-129 mph

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8
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Category 4 Storm

A

130 - 156 mph

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9
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Category 5 Storm

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157 mph or greater

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10
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On _______ of each year, the Station Captain will report any deficiencies found to the Battalion Chief, through the chain-of-command.

A

May 1st

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11
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Units housed in structures not suitable for winds above 74 mph must be evacuated __________ prior to landfall.

A

6 hours

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12
Q

The most potentially destructive force of any major hurricane is ____________..

A

storm surge

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13
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The ______________ Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a Hurricane’s maximum sustained wind speed

A

Saffir-Simpson

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14
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JFRD’s activities will fall primarily under the ________________ of the EOC’s Operations Section.

A

Emergency Services Branch

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15
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The following personnel will join other county officials at the EOC: (5)

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Director/Fire Chief

Division Chief of Operation

Division Chief of Rescue

Division Chief of Preparedness

Deputy/Assistant Division Chiefs

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16
Q

Personnel should return to duty as soon as possible following monitoring of ______________.

A

family status

17
Q

If communications are not available, it will be assumed that personnel who do not return within ________ will not be reporting.

A

2 hours

18
Q

All corrective measures are to be completed by _________.

A

June 1

19
Q

Escape routes may be inaccessible due to traffic, high tides, and other storm conditions as early as ___________ prior to landfall.

A

6 hours

20
Q

Unless otherwise directed, units evacuating due to flooding will proceed to the closest fire station not located in a _________________ area.

A

flood prone

21
Q

The ____________________ assumes the responsibility for staffing Hurricane Shelters.

A

American Red Cross

22
Q

______________ is the leading cause of death during hurricanes.

A

Drowning

23
Q

______________ are the second leading cause of death during hurricanes.

A

Electrical Hazards

24
Q

When necessary, evacuation orders will only be issued by the _________________________.

A

Governor or the Mayor

25
Q

The delivery of emergency services may be terminated when operations expose personnel to ______________.

A

unsafe conditions

26
Q

The JFRD will establish the ___________ group and the ___________ group under he emergency services branch.

A

Firefighting

Hazmat

27
Q

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.

A

Fire Group Supervisor

28
Q

Utilizing the National Incident Management System model, the Mayor will establish command at the _______________.

A

EOC

29
Q

If suppression and rescue are housed together, deficiencies will be reported to the _________________.

A

Suppression Battalion Chief

30
Q

The Battalion Chief will submit the Hurricane Season Checklist to the ___________________.

A

Assistant Chief of Services

31
Q

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 _________________.

A

Division Chief

32
Q

Incidents which occur after emergency responses are suspended, will be ______________.

A

prioritized

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