Tornadoes
During what months is tornado season typically the highest in Georgia?
March – May
Who activates the Emergency Operations Center during a county-wide incident?
EMA Director or designated EOC manager
Name one creek or river in Clayton County prone to flooding.
Flint River, Big Haynes Creek, Walnut Creek
What’s the first thing you should do if a fire breaks out in a county building?
Pull the fire alarm and evacuate via posted routes.
Which type of disaster causes the most deaths annually in the U.S?
Flooding
What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
Watch = conditions are favorable;
Warning = tornado sighted or detected
Name one core function of the county's Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).
Coordinate response, manage resources, communicate, or maintain continuity of operations
What is one way to protect important documents from floodwater?
Store in waterproof bags
Name one skill taught in Stop the Bleed training
Applying a tourniquet, direct pressure, or packing a wound.
What is the wind speed of a Category 5 hurricane?
157+ mph
Name one common sign that a tornado may be approaching.
Dark green sky, hail, rotating funnel, sudden calm, loud roar
What are the 5 P’s of evacuation?
People, Pets, Prescriptions, Papers, Personal Priceless Items
True or False: Only homes in FEMA-designated flood zones need a flood emergency plan.
False
True or False: Employees should check their department’s building safety and evacuation plan annually.
True
List three steps you would take immediately after a tornado warning is issued.
Go to shelter, avoid windows, stay informed via weather radio or alert, protect head
What is one key safety action to take during a tornado?
Go to a basement or interior room, avoid windows, cover your head
What is the main job of Emergency Management (EM) during a disaster?
To help plan, prepare, respond, and recover so people and communities stay safe.
How many inches of rain in 24 hours can trigger flash flooding?”
Approximately 3–6 inches
Who is responsible for coordinating emergency action plans within the county?”
Emergency Management staff
Name two items that should always be included in an emergency kit besides food and water.
Flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, medications, important documents
True or False: It is safe to stay in your car during a tornado if no storm shelter is nearby.
False
Name one way Emergency Management can alert the county residents about an emergency.
CodeRED
Who in Clayton County is responsible for analyzing flood risks and mapping flood-prone areas?
The ORS Floodplain Analyst
Name three items that should always be in a first aid kit in county facilities.”
Bandages, gloves, antiseptics, scissors, or gauze
What does LEPC stand for, and what is its main role in Clayton County?
To bring together local agencies and businesses to plan for hazardous materials emergencies and keep people and the environment safe.