Tab H to Annex C, Updated:

Hurricane

Contents      LOG     

Boxes contain recommended Public Announcement Scripts (from FEMA). See Severe Storms/Wind, Tab J, Annex C,  according to Time Phase. 

	Time Phase
	Initial Actions	Awareness	Stand-by	Response
Hours before arrival of gale force winds ( 32-63 mph)	> 72 hours	72-60 hours	60-48 hours	48 hours
Instructions for preparing homes & businesses to weather storm	p. 19, no. 38 p. 22, no. 47		p. 20, no. 43 p. 22, no. 48 p. 23, no. 49
Hurricane specific survival tips for those who choose not to evacuate	p. 19, no. 37	p. 20, no. 42	p. 20, no. 40 p. 24, no. 51
Evacuation instructions: when & where to go			p. 19, no. 39 p. 20, no. 41 p. 21, no. 44 (when & where) p. 24, no. 52 p. 25, no. 53	p. 21, no. 45
Locations of Mass Care Facilities that are open			p. 21, no. 46 (list of open locations) p. 23, no. 50

Check the Assessment of Risk by Hurricane Category, Annex A, Tab L , and Critical Actions By Time Phasefor this function, next page.

Emergency Public Information Critical Actions By Time Phase

Initial Actions Time Phase

1. [ ] Disseminate hurricane preparedness information via the broadcast and print media outlets.

Awareness Actions Time Phase

1a. [ ]  Check "Assessment of Risk by Hurricane Category" in Contents for Annex A, Tab L.

1b. [ ] Activate the Emergency Hotline capability of the information network.

2. [ ] Issue public information statements, as applicable.

3. [ ] Establish initial coordination with the assigned manager and coordinators of the jurisdiction's information hotline and brief staff.

Stand-by Actions Time Phase

1. [ ] Check "Assessment of Risk by Hurricane Category" in Contents for Annex A, Tab L.

1. [ ] Activate the jurisdiction's public information officer (PIO).

2. [ ] Issue public information statements, as applicable.

3. [ ] Coordinate with Communications & Warning and advise boat owners to secure and prepare their property for severe weather conditions and for a possible marine evacuation of the coastal waters.

4. [ ] Advise island residents to secure their property for severe conditions and for a possible boat evacuation off coastal islands.

5. [ ] Advise area businesses to secure their property against displacement by wind forces.

Response Actions Time Phase

1a. [ ]  Check "Assessment of Risk by Hurricane Category" in Contents for Annex A, Tab L.

1b. [ ]  Issue public information statements or announcements, as necessary.

2. [ ] Advise against visiting the islands.

3. [ ] On order from Direction & Control, issue the "ALL CLEAR" announcement for designated areas.

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