Weather
The strongest tornadoes are have rotating winds stronger than _____ MPH?
200
What are the 2 best things to do when under a hurricane warning?
Prepare and stay informed.
Hurricanes grow stronger and larger being fueled by what?
Warm, moist air.
False - lightning can occur when it is not storming and can travel a long distance.
True/False - You may be assigned temporary duties in preparation for, during, and in recovery from a hurricane.
What is an example?
True
sandbags, water distribution, debris clean up, support for disaster victims
What are 3 of the 5 examples of dangerous or severe weather conditions?
Lightning, flooding, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes
How much water should you store per day, per person, in the event of a hurricane?
1 gallon per person, per day. Including pets.
What storm is classified if winds are 39 MPH sustained?
Tropical Storm
Flooding occurs only after heavy rainfall in the immediate area.
False - Heavy rain can occur several miles away and still affect our area.
In order, what are the 3 priorities after a storm?
1. Save lives
2. Stabilize scene
3. Preserve property and environment
Heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and hail can all be dangerous aspects of what?
Thunderstorms
Hurricane season begins on __________, and ends on _______________.
Begins June 1 and ends November 30
A category 5 hurricane has sustained winds of ___ MPH or greater.
157
A weather watch alerts us to potential storms anticipated in the area.
True - warnings are issued when the weather is imminent or already occurring.
What is required of ALL employees when they are placed on alert due to impending severe weather?
They must maintain contact with their supervisor for further information and directions.
Which 2 months are more active for hurricanes in Florida?
August and September
Emergency kits should have enough supplies to last each individual in your house for how many days?
3 - 7 days. Including your pets!!!
How do hurricanes and tropical storms begin?
As small low-pressure systems over warm ocean waters of the tropics.
Floodwater accounts for more deaths each year than any other aspect of severe weather combined.
True.
An employee who fails to report to work or check in with a supervisor, without prior authorization, will be put in what status and subjected to what?
Leave without pay and discipline up to and including termination.
The National Weather Service defines a thunderstorm as severe when hail is of what size and winds are greater than what MPH?
1 inch and 58 MPH or more.
How many hours in advance are typically issued for a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning?
Watch - 48 hours
Warning - 36 hours
Name 3 severe weather events that can happen at the same time or as a result of a hurricane.
Rain, hail, thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes
Hurricanes only occur during hurricane season.
False. Hurricanes can and have occurred outside the hurricane season time frame.
All personnel working during a declared disaster must complete what forms so the city can track labor, equipment use, materials, and service costs for reimbursement through FEMA.
F-ROC