auc 159 hurrican storm JD

Question 1

Divisions, Battalions and units shall compile a list of streets and roads that could be subject to flooding, noting those that could become impassable. If such roads are the only means of reaching a particular area, surveys should be made to determine where to station apparatus which can be sent into the area before the area becomes isolated. CONSIDERATION SHALL BE GIVEN TO USE OF A POST RADIO AS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION WITH THESE ISOLATED COMPANIES.
*post radio flooded area

Answer 1

Division, Battalion, and Unit Coordinators shall schedule MUD and company drills that address preplanning for:
 Search marking system, as per Firefighting Procedures, Collapse Operations, Addendum 2.

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u-unit
date-date/time enter area
hot-hazzards inside
victims- victims # of dead alive

Question 2

B. Battalion Chiefs shall visit all units to determine readiness and serviceability of all apparatus and special equipment and the level of compliance with this AUC.
*during phase A..

Answer 2

Additional Units
A. Reserve apparatus and special units shall be staffed, equipped and placed in service as directed by the Chief of Department. Borough Central Office and the FDOC shall be notified when units are in service.
- Shall be visited at least once during each tour by a Chief Officer. When not practicable, telephone contact shall be established…

Question 3

*TEST
Battalion Chiefs and Company Officers shall be aware of flooding conditions in their response areas. Surveys shall be made to determine developing conditions. Battalion Chiefs shall evaluate conditions by personal survey and unit advisement and report the following to Division headquarters at three-hour intervals:
 Main arteries impassable (by name).
 Response areas flooded.
 Large areas or special hazards that are inaccessible.
 Action taken to alleviate conditions.
 Possible relocation of units to Host Companies.(this not in winter ops)

*(cr Percent impassable is in winter ops)

Answer 3

Driving through standing water should be done cautiously, considering the depth of the water is unknown and hazards may be hidden below the surface which can damage the apparatus.
The depth of the water to be crossed should not exceed 18 inches.
-Manhole covers displaced by flood waters may be concealed. Members walking in flooded areas should stay close to the building line and use a tool to probe for hazards.
E. In-ground pools, cellar openings, and sloping garage entrances may be covered by flood waters.