Los Angeles County Flood Control District
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During a flood emergency, who determines the need for general evacuation of an area?

  • The Fire Department (correct)
  • The Real-Time Analysis and Critical Response Division
  • The Los Angeles County Flood Control District
  • The Police Department
  • Which organization is responsible for Phase I, II, and III notifications to all Areas?

  • The Police Department
  • The Fire Department
  • The Real-Time Analysis and Critical Response Division (correct)
  • The Los Angeles County Flood Control District
  • What is the LAPD's mission during flood emergencies?

  • To support the LAFD Incident Commander (correct)
  • To determine the need for general evacuation
  • To order an evacuation under emergency conditions
  • To conduct real-time analysis and critical response
  • What does Phase I indicate?

    <p>The area is basically safe with minor disruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Phase II indicate?

    <p>The area is safe with numerous disruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Phase III indicate?

    <p>The area is extremely hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should watch commanders of oncoming watches notify their personnel to have upon learning of Phase I, II, or III warnings?

    <p>Appropriate rain gear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should field personnel report any significant damage they observe during their tour of duty to?

    <p>The Area watch commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division is responsible for Phase I, II, and III storm warnings?

    <p>The Los Angeles County Flood Control District</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of police officers at the scene during a flood emergency?

    <p>To order an evacuation under emergency conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When major storm damage has occurred that does NOT impact LAPD resources, what should the Area watch commander do?

    <p>Notify the RACR/DOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When major storm damage has occurred that impacts LAPD resources, what should the Area watch commander do?

    <p>Obtain a Size Up from field units and communicate it to RACRIDOC and Communications Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included in the Size Up obtained by field units during major storm damage?

    <p>Type of area affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the LAFD Incident Commander orders evacuation of an area?

    <p>Refer to the Evacuation Checklist of this Guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if major storm damage occurs that impacts LAPD resources?

    <p>Send an Area supervisor to the LAFD/Fire Incident Command Post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Area watch commander do when major storm damage occurs that does NOT impact LAPD resources?

    <p>Notify the LAFD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What maps should be brought to the field when major storm damage occurs?

    <p>Area water inundation maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to keep unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians out of the area during major storm damage?

    <p>Implement perimeter control according to directions from the LAFD Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to maintain liaison and keep the Department informed during major storm damage that impacts LAPD resources?

    <p>Establish and maintain communications with the Liaison Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included in the Size Up obtained by field units during major storm damage?

    <p>Type of area affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

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