AUC 159 Hurricand & Severe Storms

Question 0

Hurricanes are classified by their winds. 1 being?

Answer 0

1 being least severe. 5 being most severe

Question 1

June 1st to November 30th hurricane season for Eastern Atlantic region. NYC is most at risk between ?

Answer 1

August & October

Question 2

Supplies: requisitioning should begin March 1st. If not received by May 1st call to attn of Div coordinator?

Answer 2

True

Winter ops July 1- Oct 1. **hurricane season begins June 1st

Question 3

When are dewatering pumps placed on apparatus ?

Answer 3

48 hours prior to predicted storms land fall

Question 4

**Communications with dispatchers & commands may be disrupted due to wind damage or flooding. Units may need to implement other then normal methods to remain in contact. Units shall consider?

Answer 4

• land & cell phones (no mention of personal cell phones)
• 800mhz radio
• post radio
• 5 watt H/T channel

Question 5

The depth of water to be crossed shall not exceed __” ?

Answer 5

Shall not exceed 18”

Question 6

Hurricanes reaching category __ are considered major hurricanes?

Answer 6

3

Question 7

Chief of operations with citytime data code ?

Answer 7

9111