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2014 Annual Department/Tenant Command Hurricane

Preparedness

Duncan St - Sep 2004(looking south from front gate)

5 ingredients for hurricane development

1. atmosphere Instability

2. Coriolis effect

4. Triggering mechanism

3. Sea surface Temp of 80 Deg w/150 ft depth

5 ingredients for hurricane development

Weak shear

Strong shear

5. Low Atmospheric Shear

Tropical Warnings Issued for DOD

Staff CoordinationNational Hurricane CenterUS Fleet Forces Command2nd & 4th Fleet SORTIECNIC TC-CORsACFT HURREVAC

TC WarningsNHC-ATCFUpdated every 6 hoursText & graphics

AlertsTCFA

X

Y

100nm

{

Possible TCF between position X and Y in the next

24 hrs

TC CORs and Sortie Conditions

HURREVAC CONOPS(Per CNAL/CNATRA Instructions)

Preparations tied to TC Conditions of Readiness

Aircraft out or hangared 12 hrs prior to onset of destructive winds (COR 1)

Tropical Cyclone Conditions (TCC) of Readiness (ASHORE)

COR 5: Destructive winds of > 50 kts are possible w/in 96 hrsCOR 4: possible w/in 72 hrsCOR 3: possible w/in 48 hrsCOR 2: anticipated w/in 24 hrs COR 1: anticipated w/in 12 hrs

Increasing readiness

Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness *

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COR 5 COR 4 COR 3 COR 2 COR1

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Sortie Criteria(per USFF OPORD 2000-07)

Sortie if winds > 50 kts Sortie early to avoid 12 ft seas Consider local storm surge

Ship Sortie Conditions of Readiness

Charlie Bravo Alpha(Sortie)

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24 Hrs0 Hr

Increasing readiness

Hurricane Season: June 1st – November 30th

Set June 1st

NamingBegins

NumberedWrngs begin

Tropical Season FAQs

Saffir-Simpson Scale

Cat Wind (kts) Damage 1 64-82 Minimal

2 83-95

Moderate 3 96-112 Extensive 4 113-136

Extreme 5 > 136

Catastrophic2014 Tropical Cyclone Names

Tropical Disturbance

Tropical Depression

Tropical Storm

Hurricane

Stages of Development > 64 kts

34-63 kts

25-33 kts

< 25 kts

(Tropical Cyclone

Symbols

Cat 3/4/5 systems are “Major hurricanes”

ArthurBerthaCristobalDollyEdouardFayGonzalo

OmarPauletteReneSallyTeddyVickyWilfred

HannaIsaiasJosephineKyleLauraMarcoNana

Track Climatology

JUN JUL

AUG SEP

OCT NOV

Peak season: 10 SEP

GOMEX/CARIB water temps

Track Climatology

Tropical Cyclone History

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20130

5

10

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59 8 6 7

11 9 11

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43

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MAJOR HUR-RICANES

HURRICANES

NAMED STORMS

Average number of storms per season (1950 to 2000)

9.6 Tropical Storms5.9 Hurricanes2.3 Major Hurricanes

11

Ike

Hanna

Gustav

Fay

2012 season

12

2013 season

13

Colorado State SummaryApril 2014

“We anticipate that the 2014 Atlantic basin hurricane season will have “below average” activity compared with the 1981-2010 climatological average”

“The tropical Atlantic has anomalously cooled over the past several months”

“it appears quite likely that an El Niño of at

least moderate strength will develop this summer and fall ”

Radford Blvd in front of Bldg 1500

Despite the quiet forecast, coastal residents are reminded that it only takes one

hurricane making landfall to make it an active season for them. They are reminded

to prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much or how little

activity is predicted.

April 2014 Tropical Cyclone Forecast

Average 2014 Forecast0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

9.6 9

5.9

3

2.3

1

MAJOR HURRICANES

HURRICANES

NAMED STORMS

Source: Colorado State University

1992 – slow year

Do you remember this one?

New for 2014 from NHC

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Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map

New for 2014 from NHC

17

Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map

EVACUATION

Voluntary* Issued by County EMO

- You will not be paid- may have to take leave

* Know your area! -Are you in a storm surge

area or flood plain?-Have a plan!

2 Types

Radford Blvd @ Sherman Cove

Mandatory County EM will

determine which areas will evacuate; usually coastal and low-lying areas.

Installation Commanding Officer determines for NAS Whiting Field

Evacuation Routes(Escambia)

Evacuation Routes(Santa Rosa)

Secure your home

Have a family pet plan

Even Renters need insurance

Be prepared BEFORE it’s an EMERGENCY!!

Develop a Family Plan

Create a Disaster Supply Kit

Have a place to go

Don’t get caught in a “PILUP”

FAMILY DISASTER PLAN

* Have an out-of-state family or friendcontact point-

* Make a plan NOW for what to do withyour pets if you evacuate. - Most shelters/hotels do not allow pets!

* Prepare a disaster supply kit

* Use a NOAA weather radio. Rememberto check batteries!!

Radford Blvd @ Lake Fredrick

Safe haven designated for NAS Whiting Field is a 300 NM radius from NASP (why 300?)

Designated safe haven location - Atlanta, Ga

POST STORM RETURN

* When all Clear is issued by ICO

* Bring essentials back with you(milk, cash, eggs, etc)

* Prepare for slow inflow returning

* Fuel up over 100 miles out; stop to top off frequently

* Be prepared to live without power for periods of time

Gulf Bch Hwy @ Snug Harbor

Disaster Supply Kit/Supplies

– Heavy duty trash bags– Bleach– Water purification tablets– Non-perishable food (pre-packaged or canned)– Manual can opener– Emergency / Camping equipment and fuel– Matches / Lighters– Portable Cooler– Rope / Duct tape– Tarp– Portable fire extinguisher– Pet carrier and supplies

Home Preparations (COR 3 – COR 1)

– Clean w/bleach then fill bathtubs with water– Set refrigerator to coldest settings– Freeze water in jugs– Fill fuel tanks (car, propane)– Begin boarding up house– Get extra cash– Place valuables in water tight bags / containers– Secure yard equipment (grills, swings, etc.)– Protect electronics

*Bag them*Move to interior locations off the floor if possible

Some Information Sources

www.bereadyescambia.com

www.bereadyescambia.com

Communication

• AtHoc (power and NMCI permitting)• Email• Press Release through Escambia, Santa Rosa

and Okaloosa Co PIO• Information Line• Social Media (facebook, twitter)

Emergency Card (front)

NAS Whiting Field Emergency CardPhone numbers: NASP UIC: 60508NASWF Information / Muster Line: 888-623-9484Emergency Manager: 850-623-7038NASWF CDO: 850-382-5007Fleet and Family Service Center: 850-623-7177Red Cross Emergency Service: 850-432-7601NFAAS Immediate Assistance: 877-414-5358TRICARE (Out of town non-emergency) 800-444-5445Regional Operations Center: 904-542-3118

NAS Whiting Field Emergency CardPhone numbers: NASP UIC: 60508NASWF Information / Muster Line: 888-623-9484Emergency Manager: 850-623-7038NASWF CDO: 850-382-5007Fleet and Family Service Center: 850-623-7177Red Cross Emergency Service: 850-432-7601NFAAS Immediate Assistance: 877-414-5358TRICARE (Out of town non-emergency) 800-444-5445Regional Operations Center: 904-542-3118

Emergency Card (back)

NAS Whiting Field Emergency CardOnce you reach your safe haven/location following an

evacuation from a Natural/Man made Disaster or Terrorist attack, you must immediately report your status and whereabouts to one of the following (in this order):

1. Command POC; 2. NFAAS; 3. NASP Muster Line 4. ROC

Contact your Chain of Command POC

POC is:

Command UIC:

Muster Tel #:

NFAAS website = www.navyfamily.navy .mil

NAS Whiting Field Emergency CardOnce you reach your safe haven/location following an

evacuation from a Natural/Man made Disaster or Terrorist attack, you must immediately report your status and whereabouts to one of the following (in this order):

1. Command POC; 2. NFAAS; 3. NASP Muster Line 4. ROC

Contact your Chain of Command POC

POC is:

Command UIC:

Muster Tel #:

NFAAS website = www.navyfamily.navy .mil

Emergency Manager

NAS Whiting Field EM

ABHC Jeff Richardson(W) 623-7038

(C)(757)778-7954Jeffrey.l.richardson@navy

.mil