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Which bureau issued the notice?
Which bureau issued the notice?
Who should be contacted for any questions regarding the updated checklist?
Who should be contacted for any questions regarding the updated checklist?
Where can the updated Storms and Flooding Incident Checklist be found?
Where can the updated Storms and Flooding Incident Checklist be found?
Who approved the notice?
Who approved the notice?
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Which volume of the Emergency Operations Guide contains the Supervisor's Field Operations Guide?
Which volume of the Emergency Operations Guide contains the Supervisor's Field Operations Guide?
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What is the role of the Commander Chief of Staff in the distribution of the notice?
What is the role of the Commander Chief of Staff in the distribution of the notice?
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What are the Storms and Flooding Incident Commander tasks?
What are the Storms and Flooding Incident Commander tasks?
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What information is required for the Size Up of the affected area?
What information is required for the Size Up of the affected area?
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What should be established if the incident is impacting LAPD resources?
What should be established if the incident is impacting LAPD resources?
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What should be done if the incident is not impacting LAPD resources?
What should be done if the incident is not impacting LAPD resources?
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During a flood emergency, which department is responsible for Phase I, II, and III notifications to all areas?
During a flood emergency, which department is responsible for Phase I, II, and III notifications to all areas?
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Who determines the need for general evacuation of an area during a flood emergency?
Who determines the need for general evacuation of an area during a flood emergency?
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What does Phase I indicate during a flood emergency?
What does Phase I indicate during a flood emergency?
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What does Phase II indicate during a flood emergency?
What does Phase II indicate during a flood emergency?
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What does Phase III indicate during a flood emergency?
What does Phase III indicate during a flood emergency?
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What should watch commanders of oncoming watches do upon learning of Phase I, II, or III warnings during a flood emergency?
What should watch commanders of oncoming watches do upon learning of Phase I, II, or III warnings during a flood emergency?
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What should watch commanders do when major damage has occurred that does NOT impact LAPD resources during a flood emergency?
What should watch commanders do when major damage has occurred that does NOT impact LAPD resources during a flood emergency?
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What should watch commanders do when major damage has occurred impacting LAPD resources during a flood emergency?
What should watch commanders do when major damage has occurred impacting LAPD resources during a flood emergency?
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What information should be included in the Size Up obtained by field units during a flood emergency?
What information should be included in the Size Up obtained by field units during a flood emergency?
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What should personnel do if the LAFD Incident Commander orders evacuation of an area during a flood emergency?
What should personnel do if the LAFD Incident Commander orders evacuation of an area during a flood emergency?
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Study Notes
Storms and Flooding Incident Checklist
- The notice was issued by the Emergency Operations Bureau.
- For questions regarding the updated checklist, contact the Emergency Operations Bureau.
Emergency Operations Guide
- The Supervisor's Field Operations Guide can be found in Volume III of the Emergency Operations Guide.
Storms and Flooding Incident Commander Tasks
- The Storms and Flooding Incident Commander is responsible for distributing the notice.
- Their tasks include conducting a Size Up of the affected area, which requires information on the number of people affected, injuries, fatalities, and damage to infrastructure.
Incident Response
- If the incident is impacting LAPD resources, a Unified Command should be established.
- If the incident is not impacting LAPD resources, notify the Emergency Operations Bureau.
Flood Emergency Response
- The LAFD is responsible for Phase I, II, and III notifications to all areas during a flood emergency.
- The Incident Commander determines the need for general evacuation of an area during a flood emergency.
Flood Emergency Phases
- Phase I indicates a potential flood threat, and personnel should prepare for evacuation.
- Phase II indicates an imminent flood threat, and personnel should evacuate immediately.
- Phase III indicates a flood is in progress, and personnel should take immediate action to protect life safety.
Watch Commander Responsibilities
- Upon learning of a Phase I, II, or III warning, watch commanders should notify all personnel and prepare for evacuation.
- If major damage has occurred that does NOT impact LAPD resources, watch commanders should notify the Emergency Operations Bureau.
- If major damage has occurred impacting LAPD resources, watch commanders should establish a Unified Command.
Size Up Requirements
- Field units should obtain a Size Up of the affected area, including information on the number of people affected, injuries, fatalities, and damage to infrastructure.
Evacuation Procedures
- If the LAFD Incident Commander orders evacuation of an area, personnel should comply immediately.
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