Hurricane 410 Flashcards
When is hurricane season
June 1- November 30
Hurricane alert
84hrs prior
Hurricane watch hrs
48 hrs prior
Hurricane warning
36hrs prior
Category 1 wind and damage
74-95mph
some damage
Category 2 wind speed n damage
96-110 extensive
Category 3 major
111-129mph devastating
4 major winds n damage
130-156 mph catastrophic
5 major winds and damage
157 mph or higher catastrophic
What is the 3 emergency service branches
Firefighting
Hazmat
Health and medical
What to do when hurricane watch is issued
-Prepare domicile
-keep watch on direction of storm
-have all personnel and family matters secured
-call there assigned station
.potential threat
.availability for recall
What is the mission of hurricane season?
Damage assessment
Care of , sick, and injured
Extrication of trapped
Firefighting
Assist in recovery operations
Who will establish command?
The mayor
If communication not available how long do you have before assumption of not returning to work
2hrs
When should decencies be reported
May 1
Leading cause of death during hurricanes
Drowning
Second leading cost of death during hurricanes
Electrical hazards
What is the Response hazard
Drowning
Streets filled with debris
No phone service
No electrical power
Low water pressure
Gas and chemical leaks
Radio antenna destroyed
Flooding
