TB 144, tsunami response plan Flashcards
travel time for a local generated tsunami is?
5-30 minutes
time frame for a distant tsunami is?
5 1/2 to 18 hours
west coast/ Alaska tsunami warning center is responsible for what areas?
Aleutian islands south through baja california
a strong earthquake lasting longer than ? should be a warning sign of a potential near source tsunami
20 seconds
when a tsunami is issued what is the chain of command?
california governors office of emerg. management
california law enforcement telecomms system
local response areas
how many types of tsunami alerts are there?
7
how often are updates issued by the WC/ATWC for tsunamis?
every 30 minutes
what are the seven tsunamis warnings?
warning watch advisory info bulletin cancellation communication test
Why is the time frame for tsunami warnings to be issued?
three hour travel time
tsunami watch issued?
3-6 hour travel time zone
tsunami advisory issued?
posses no imminent threat
tsunami information bulletin issued?
investigation is underway
tsunami information message issued?
there is no tsunami danger
tsunami cancellation issued?
will be sent when all danger of a tsunami event has passed
tsunami waves are normally smaller with the first wave, when is this not true?
local source tsunami the first wave is the largest
what is the time frame for a level 3 tsunami?
0-4 hours
who is notified for level 3 tsunami?
DDC,
north/south division,
batt. 4,6,9
and air ops
where does batt. 4 set up its ICP? tsunami
fire station 5
where does batt. 6 set up their ICP?
angels gate ( coordinate with US coast guard)
where does batt. 9/north division set up ICP? for a tsumani
sunset and palisades dr.
where does South division set up ICP for a tsunami?
choice of either batt. 4/6
during a tsunami warning where do fire boats stage?
out to sea a minimum of 1000 feet, exit harbor and head true north 3.2 miles
what batt. coordinates with US coast guard and la port police during a tsunami warning?
batt. 6
what tac channels are used during a a tsunami warning?
batt. 4,6-tac channel 2
batt. 9-tac channel 3
during a tsumani warning level 2 who determines to activate a level 3?
DDC coordinates with north/south divisions
tsunami warning level 2 warning time?
4-8 hours
tsumani warning level 1 travel time?
8+ hours
how many hours is it considered all clear after the final damaging waves? for a tsumani
2 hours
LAFD boats shall not return to quarters till who places the ALL CLEAR call?
batt. 6 commander
who’s primary responsibility is it to evacuate during a Tsunami?
LAPD
what are the four tsunami ready community requirements?
planning
outreach and education
signage
alert and notification
tsunami’s are characterizes as?
low frequency, hi consequence event
