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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS . Marc Ferguson Emergency Response Coordinator Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness. Terms To Know. 2013 NOAA Hurricane Outlook “Above Average Season” 13 – 20 Named Storms 7 – 11 Hurricanes 3 – 6 Major Hurricanes (Cat. 3 or Higher)

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

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  1. HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Marc Ferguson Emergency Response Coordinator Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

  2. Terms To Know 2013 NOAA Hurricane Outlook “Above Average Season” 13 – 20 Named Storms 7 – 11 Hurricanes 3 – 6 Major Hurricanes (Cat. 3 or Higher) Contributing Factors Warmer than normal Atlantic and Gulf Water temperatures El Nino is not expected to develop Tropical Depression Tropical Storm Hurricane Watch Warning Storm Surge

  3. Hurricane Names For The 2013 Season • Andrea • Barry • Chantal • Dorian • Erin • Fernand • Gabrielle • Humberto • Ingrid • Jerry • Karen • Lorenzo • Melissa • Nestor • Olga • Pablo • Rebekah • Sebastien • Tanya • Van • Wendy

  4. Terms To Know Tropical Depression Tropical Storm Hurricane Watch Warning Storm Surge

  5. Terms To Know • Tropical Depression- An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained wind of 38 mph or less. • Tropical Storm- An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph.

  6. Terms To Know • Hurricane- An intense tropical weather system with a well defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.

  7. Terms To KnowWatches & Warnings • Tropical Storm Watch…Issued when a tropical storm or tropical storm conditions pose a threat to coastal areas within 48 hours. • Tropical Storm Warning…Issued when tropical storm conditions with sustained wind speeds of 39 mph to 73 mph are expected in the coastal area within 36 hours.

  8. Terms To KnowWatches & Warnings • Hurricane Watch…Issued for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 36 to 48 hours. • Hurricane Warning…Issued when hurricane conditions are expected in the coastal area in 36 hours or less.

  9. Terms To Know • Storm Surge…A large dome of water often 50 to 100 miles wide that sweeps across the coastline near where a hurricane makes landfall. • Historically storm surge has claimed 9 out of 10 victims associated with hurricanes.

  10. Population & Housing NumbersBy Storm Surge Category • Category Population Housing Units • 1(0-7 ft) 15,013 6,573 • 2(8-14) 51,450 21,602 • 3(15-21) 159,593 66,779 • 4&5(22-up) 177,476 73,375

  11. Worst Case Scenario “Plan for the worst possible event and then deescalate your strategies and procedures based on the impact of the threat.” - Mark Weimerskirch, Emergency Management Coordinator General Motors Global Headquarters June 1, 2000

  12. Evacuation Timeline • Landfall • Onset of tropical storm force winds(12 hrs) • Evacuation (36 hrs) • Special needs population, including persons without transportation(24 hrs) • Initial briefing for officials and agencies(24 hrs) • Initial planning process upon notice of gulf entry

  13. What Works • CalcaShout : text and telephone notifications • Transportation plan • Press briefings • Streaming video of press briefings by media and on government channel • Use of electronic billboards to flash evacuation information • Prearranged shelter in Shreveport • Sending local security with CTN evacuees

  14. Public Information • Use of Police Jury website is enhanced and features streaming video • Daily updates will be emailed to media outlets and others • We have text and voice alert capability for cell phones (CalcaShout)

  15. Citizen Preparedness • Sign up for CalcaShout • “Get a Game Plan” • Have a family preparedness plan • Consider a business continuity plan

  16. Getting Ready

  17. Information is Key... • Where do I get it? • Television • KPLC • KVHP • KBMT • Radio • KBXG 99.5 FM • KLCL 1470 AM • NOAA Weather Radio • Internet • www.srh.noaa.gov/lch/ • www.weather.com • www.weatherunderground.com

  18. What Do I Do To PrepareFor a Hurricane • Supplies • Minimum of 1 gallon of water per person per day and store enough for 4-7 days. • Non-Perishable food stuffs for a minimum of 4-7 days. • A full tank of gas in your vehicle. • Plywood for your windows. • Additional medication or medical supplies • Flashlights and radios w/spare batteries • Cash or credit cards

  19. Evacuation Routes • Highway 171 • Highway 27 • Highway 165

  20. Where Do You Get Information For A Necessary Person To Re-EnterAfter A Hurricane? • Louisiana Statewide Credentialing/Access Program • Website www.lsp.org/lscap.html

  21. In Review • Be aware of developing weather conditions. • Keep a good supply of hurricane items on-hand during the season. • Stay tuned to local media for updated information. • Evacuate the area if instructed as soon as possible. • Please stay calm during the event.

  22. Questions?

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