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Which organization issues a Hurricane Watch?
What is the purpose of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
What is the name of the hurricane classification system mentioned in the text?
What should Operations do during Hurricane Watch?
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At what wind speed will LAFCRD crews stop responding to 911 calls during a hurricane?
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What is the purpose of a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)?
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What happens to LAFCRD Divisions as circumstances stabilize?
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What forms are included in the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
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What should LAFCRD Operations do with emergency calls during a hurricane?
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According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan, what is the purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
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What happens to LAFCRD Divisions after the demobilization of the Geographical Division?
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What does a Hurricane Warning indicate?
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What is the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning, according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
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What are the pre-landfall operations mentioned in the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
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What happens during Hurricane Watch, according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
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What does a Hurricane Warning trigger, according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
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What is the LAFCRD Command Structure, according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
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Hurricane Warning means winds of 74 m.p.h. or higher are expected in a specified coastal area
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The hurricane classification system is called the Richter Scale
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What is a Hurricane Watch?
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What are the Pre-landfall operations mentioned in the text?
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What should LAFCRD Operations do with emergency calls during a hurricane?
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What happens to LAFCRD Divisions after the demobilization of the Geographical Division?
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LAFCRD employees are not expected to follow the Hurricane Plan SOP
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A Hurricane Watch is a statement issued by the National Hurricane Center
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What is the role of the Division Supervisor in the LAFCRD, according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
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When will crews stop responding to 911 calls during a hurricane, according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan?
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Pre-landfall operations include trimming dead branches and completing checklists
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Personnel will be placed on 'stand-by' status during Hurricane Watch
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All LAFCRD units will continue responding to 911 calls during a hurricane
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Post-landfall operations begin once winds fall below 60 mph
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The East Geo Division will operate per the 'Lee County All Hazards Communications Plan'
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Study Notes
Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan
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The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to provide guidance in the preparation for a pending Tropical Storm or Hurricane.
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LAFCRD employees are expected to follow this SOP.
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Hurricane Watch is an advanced statement that is issued by the National Hurricane Center.
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Hurricane Warning indicates that a hurricane with winds of 74 m.p.h. and higher or a combination of dangerously high water and rough seas are expected in a specified coastal area.
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Hurricane classification system is called Saffir-Simpson Scale.
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Pre-landfall operations include general preparations, such as completing checklists, clearing gutters, trimming dead branches, and ensuring employees have evacuation plans.
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During Hurricane Watch, Operations will communicate with Emergency Management and closely track the approaching storm.
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Personnel will be placed on "stand-by" status, emergency equipment will be tested, and fuel tanks will be filled at 100%.
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Hurricane Warning triggers establishment of East Geo Division, mandatory recall of personnel, and determination of work assignments.
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LAFCRD Command Structure includes Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Administration, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, Division Chiefs of Operations/Training, Division Chief of Logistics, Battalion Chief(s), Finance Manager, Human Resource Manager, Information Technology Administrator, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Training Captain(s), and Inspectors(s).
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Each LAFCRD Division will be assigned a Chief Officer as Division Supervisor.
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Landfall Operations should prioritize safety and discontinue all operations outside the stations until the storm can be conducted with an acceptable level of safety.Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan
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Crews will stop responding to 911 calls once winds reach 40 mph sustained during a hurricane.
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A PAR (Personnel Accountability Report) will be conducted for all Divisional personnel.
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All units will stage safely at their respective stations or designated locations during the hurricane.
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Operations will keep a log of all emergency calls and prioritize them by Divisions in the LAFCRD organizational structure within the East GEO Division.
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Operations will communicate any requests to EOC (Emergency Operations Center) via radio, hardline, or satellite phone.
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Post-landfall operations will begin after winds fall below 40 mph.
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The East Geo Division will operate per the “Lee County Emergency Communications Plan” and “Lee County All Hazards Communications Plan” once Geographical Divisions have been established.
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As the need for District resources decreases, units should be returned to their stations, and personnel released.
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Release times of each re-called person must be recorded for payroll records on an ICS 214 form.
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The demobilization of the Geographical Division is coordinated with the EOC based on damage assessments and Divisional needs.
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LAFCRD Divisions will be eliminated, the East Geo Division will cease operation, and all Operations will return to normal under the direction of the Shift Battalion(s) as circumstances stabilize.
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The plan includes a Pre-Season Hurricane Check List and a Station Hurricane Damage Survey as forms to be used during hurricane response.
Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan
-
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to provide guidance in the preparation for a pending Tropical Storm or Hurricane.
-
LAFCRD employees are expected to follow this SOP.
-
Hurricane Watch is an advanced statement that is issued by the National Hurricane Center.
-
Hurricane Warning indicates that a hurricane with winds of 74 m.p.h. and higher or a combination of dangerously high water and rough seas are expected in a specified coastal area.
-
Hurricane classification system is called Saffir-Simpson Scale.
-
Pre-landfall operations include general preparations, such as completing checklists, clearing gutters, trimming dead branches, and ensuring employees have evacuation plans.
-
During Hurricane Watch, Operations will communicate with Emergency Management and closely track the approaching storm.
-
Personnel will be placed on "stand-by" status, emergency equipment will be tested, and fuel tanks will be filled at 100%.
-
Hurricane Warning triggers establishment of East Geo Division, mandatory recall of personnel, and determination of work assignments.
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LAFCRD Command Structure includes Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Administration, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, Division Chiefs of Operations/Training, Division Chief of Logistics, Battalion Chief(s), Finance Manager, Human Resource Manager, Information Technology Administrator, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Training Captain(s), and Inspectors(s).
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Each LAFCRD Division will be assigned a Chief Officer as Division Supervisor.
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Landfall Operations should prioritize safety and discontinue all operations outside the stations until the storm can be conducted with an acceptable level of safety.Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan
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Crews will stop responding to 911 calls once winds reach 40 mph sustained during a hurricane.
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A PAR (Personnel Accountability Report) will be conducted for all Divisional personnel.
-
All units will stage safely at their respective stations or designated locations during the hurricane.
-
Operations will keep a log of all emergency calls and prioritize them by Divisions in the LAFCRD organizational structure within the East GEO Division.
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Operations will communicate any requests to EOC (Emergency Operations Center) via radio, hardline, or satellite phone.
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Post-landfall operations will begin after winds fall below 40 mph.
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The East Geo Division will operate per the “Lee County Emergency Communications Plan” and “Lee County All Hazards Communications Plan” once Geographical Divisions have been established.
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As the need for District resources decreases, units should be returned to their stations, and personnel released.
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Release times of each re-called person must be recorded for payroll records on an ICS 214 form.
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The demobilization of the Geographical Division is coordinated with the EOC based on damage assessments and Divisional needs.
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LAFCRD Divisions will be eliminated, the East Geo Division will cease operation, and all Operations will return to normal under the direction of the Shift Battalion(s) as circumstances stabilize.
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The plan includes a Pre-Season Hurricane Check List and a Station Hurricane Damage Survey as forms to be used during hurricane response.
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Test your knowledge of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Hurricane Plan with this quiz! Learn about the procedures and guidelines that LAFCRD employees follow before, during, and after a hurricane. From the Saffir-Simpson Scale to the demobilization of the Geographical Division, this quiz covers all the essential elements of the plan. Impress your colleagues with your understanding of the District's preparedness and response to tropical storms and hurricanes.
