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What is the primary responsibility of the Nebraska Department of Roads in regards to bridges?
What is the primary responsibility of the Nebraska Department of Roads in regards to bridges?
- Stop all boat traffic near the bridges
- Check the bridge for structural damage (correct)
- Locate and capture unattached barges
- Rescue boaters in distress
Which agency is responsible for conducting patrols on the Missouri River on a random basis?
Which agency is responsible for conducting patrols on the Missouri River on a random basis?
- Bellevue Underwater Rescue
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Douglas County Sheriff's Department (correct)
- Nebraska Game and Parks
Which agency should be contacted if there is ANY bridge damage and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary cannot be reached?
Which agency should be contacted if there is ANY bridge damage and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary cannot be reached?
- Union Pacific RailRoad (correct)
- St. Joseph’s Hospital
- Omaha Fire Department
- Nebraska Department of Roads
What is the main factor that determines the agency response to rescues or emergencies in the waters bordering the Missouri River?
What is the main factor that determines the agency response to rescues or emergencies in the waters bordering the Missouri River?
Which of the following agencies is NOT listed as having personnel and equipment to constitute an immediate response to an emergency during the boating season (April-October)?
Which of the following agencies is NOT listed as having personnel and equipment to constitute an immediate response to an emergency during the boating season (April-October)?
What should the Omaha Police Department Airwing do regarding an unattached barge?
What should the Omaha Police Department Airwing do regarding an unattached barge?
In an Emergency Flood Evacuation, what is the role of NE.Game & Parks?
In an Emergency Flood Evacuation, what is the role of NE.Game & Parks?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for maintaining Safety Patrols on the Missouri River on weekends and holidays?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for maintaining Safety Patrols on the Missouri River on weekends and holidays?
What is the primary method of contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during the boating season on weekends?
What is the primary method of contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during the boating season on weekends?
Which agency is NOT responsible for Law Enforcement/Block/Rescue in the case of a Jumper or Potential Jumper situation?
Which agency is NOT responsible for Law Enforcement/Block/Rescue in the case of a Jumper or Potential Jumper situation?
What action would the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary take regarding an escaped barge?
What action would the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary take regarding an escaped barge?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for responding to a known drowning incident where the person(s) has been in the water for less than two hours?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for responding to a known drowning incident where the person(s) has been in the water for less than two hours?
Which agency would be dispatched to effect water rescue and/or block boat traffic during a Boat Fire/Explosion?
Which agency would be dispatched to effect water rescue and/or block boat traffic during a Boat Fire/Explosion?
What is the primary factor that determines which agency is dispatched to respond to a capsized boat incident?
What is the primary factor that determines which agency is dispatched to respond to a capsized boat incident?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for contacting other agencies and communicating the equipment and estimated arrival time for a water rescue incident?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for contacting other agencies and communicating the equipment and estimated arrival time for a water rescue incident?
In dealing with a Disabled Boats situation, who would be contacted first according to protocol?
In dealing with a Disabled Boats situation, who would be contacted first according to protocol?
What is the primary method of contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during the boating season on weekdays/evenings?
What is the primary method of contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during the boating season on weekdays/evenings?
Which organization would NOT be involved in an Escaped Barge situation?
Which organization would NOT be involved in an Escaped Barge situation?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for responding to a possible drowning incident where the person(s) is missing and believed to be in the water?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for responding to a possible drowning incident where the person(s) is missing and believed to be in the water?
What is the primary role of the Iowa DNR during an Emergency Flood Evacuation?
What is the primary role of the Iowa DNR during an Emergency Flood Evacuation?
Which agency is responsible for activities requiring UNDERWATER search and rescue responses?
Which agency is responsible for activities requiring UNDERWATER search and rescue responses?
Which agency is not listed among the agencies involved in the coordinated efforts for responding to emergencies along the Missouri River?
Which agency is not listed among the agencies involved in the coordinated efforts for responding to emergencies along the Missouri River?
What is the main objective of coordinating resources in response to emergencies along the Missouri River?
What is the main objective of coordinating resources in response to emergencies along the Missouri River?
Which agency may be called upon to assist with personnel or equipment for UNDERWATER search and rescue responses?
Which agency may be called upon to assist with personnel or equipment for UNDERWATER search and rescue responses?
Which agency is NOT involved in the coordinated efforts for responding to emergencies along the waters in Iowa counties?
Which agency is NOT involved in the coordinated efforts for responding to emergencies along the waters in Iowa counties?
What is the purpose of keeping agencies informed of the response during emergencies?
What is the purpose of keeping agencies informed of the response during emergencies?
