TB 144, tsunami response plan

Question 1

travel time for a local generated tsunami is?

Answer 1

5-30 minutes

Question 2

time frame for a distant tsunami is?

Answer 2

5 1/2 to 18 hours

Question 3

west coast/ Alaska tsunami warning center is responsible for what areas?

Answer 3

Aleutian islands south through baja california

Question 4

a strong earthquake lasting longer than ? should be a warning sign of a potential near source tsunami

Answer 4

20 seconds

Question 5

when a tsunami is issued what is the chain of command?

Answer 5

california governors office of emerg. management
california law enforcement telecomms system
local response areas

Question 6

how many types of tsunami alerts are there?

Answer 6

7

Question 7

how often are updates issued by the WC/ATWC for tsunamis?

Answer 7

every 30 minutes

Question 8

what are the seven tsunamis warnings?

Answer 8

warning
watch
advisory
info bulletin
cancellation
communication test

Question 9

Why is the time frame for tsunami warnings to be issued?

Answer 9

three hour travel time

Question 10

tsunami watch issued?

Answer 10

3-6 hour travel time zone

Question 11

tsunami advisory issued?

Answer 11

posses no imminent threat

Question 12

tsunami information bulletin issued?

Answer 12

investigation is underway

Question 13

tsunami information message issued?

Answer 13

there is no tsunami danger

Question 14

tsunami cancellation issued?

Answer 14

will be sent when all danger of a tsunami event has passed

Question 15

tsunami waves are normally smaller with the first wave, when is this not true?

Answer 15

local source tsunami the first wave is the largest

Question 16

what is the time frame for a level 3 tsunami?

Answer 16

0-4 hours

Question 17

who is notified for level 3 tsunami?

Answer 17

DDC,
north/south division,
batt. 4,6,9
and air ops

Question 18

where does batt. 4 set up its ICP? tsunami

Answer 18

fire station 5

Question 19

where does batt. 6 set up their ICP?

Answer 19

angels gate ( coordinate with US coast guard)

Question 20

where does batt. 9/north division set up ICP? for a tsumani

Answer 20

sunset and palisades dr.

Question 21

where does South division set up ICP for a tsunami?

Answer 21

choice of either batt. 4/6

Question 22

during a tsunami warning where do fire boats stage?

Answer 22

out to sea a minimum of 1000 feet, exit harbor and head true north 3.2 miles

Question 23

what batt. coordinates with US coast guard and la port police during a tsunami warning?

Answer 23

batt. 6

Question 24

what tac channels are used during a a tsunami warning?

Answer 24

batt. 4,6-tac channel 2

batt. 9-tac channel 3

Question 25

during a tsumani warning level 2 who determines to activate a level 3?

Answer 25

DDC coordinates with north/south divisions

Question 26

tsunami warning level 2 warning time?

Answer 26

4-8 hours

Question 27

tsumani warning level 1 travel time?

Answer 27

8+ hours

Question 28

how many hours is it considered all clear after the final damaging waves? for a tsumani

Answer 28

2 hours

Question 29

LAFD boats shall not return to quarters till who places the ALL CLEAR call?

Answer 29

batt. 6 commander

Question 30

who’s primary responsibility is it to evacuate during a Tsunami?

Answer 30

LAPD

Question 31

what are the four tsunami ready community requirements?

Answer 31

planning
outreach and education
signage
alert and notification

Question 32

tsunami’s are characterizes as?

Answer 32

low frequency, hi consequence event