Hurricane Preparedness

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96 WS(850) 882- 4800

96 CES/CEX(850) 882- 9382

HURCON DefinitionsHURCON OLD Criteria NEW Criteria IAW AFGM 2016-01 for AFMAN

10-2504, signed by Lt Gen Cooper (HAF/A4), 4 Aug 2016

5 Applies throughout Hurricane Season, 1 Jun-30 Nov Destructive winds are possible within 96 hours

4 Destructive winds are possible within 96 hours Destructive winds are possible within 72 hours

3 Destructive winds are possible within 72 hours Destructive winds are possible within 48 hours

2 Destructive winds are possible within 48 hours Destructive winds are possible within 24 hours

1 Destructive winds are possible within 24 hours Destructive winds are possible within 12 hours

1C N/A Caution: Winds 40-57 mph (35-49 kts) sustained are occurring.

1EEmergency: Winds > 58 mph (50 kts) sustainedand/or gusts of > 69 mph (60 kts) are occurring. Other dangerous conditions associated with the storm are present.

Emergency: Winds > 58 mph (50 kts) sustainedand/or gusts of > 69 mph (60 kts) are occurring. Other dangerous conditions associated with the storm are present.

1R Recovery: Storm hazards have passed but damage may persist - recovery operations begin.

Recovery: Storm hazards have passed but damage may persist - recovery operations begin.

HURCONs = Timing Hurricane Categories = Strength 2

3

Tropical Depression <39 MPH

Tropical Storm 39-73 MPH

CAT 1 74-95 MPH

CAT 2 96-110 MPH

CAT 3 111-130 MPH

CAT 4 131-155 MPH

CAT 5 156+ MPH

n Tropical Depression: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 33 knots (38 mph) or less.

n Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73) mph.

n Hurricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 64 knots (74 mph or higher).

n Major Hurricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of (96 knots)111 mph or higher, corresponding to a Category 3, 4, or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Hurricane Categories(Saffir-Simpson Scale)

HURCONs = Timing Hurricane Categories = Strength 4

Atlantic Hurricane Climatology

Storms Passing within 120 nm of Eglin AFB 1870 – 2015 (144 Years)Month Cat 1s Cat 2s Cat 3s All

Jun 1 1 0 2

Jul 3 1 2 6

Aug 7 1 0 8

Sep 11 0 7 18

Oct 1 2 3 6

Nov 0 1 0 1

All 23 6 12 41

Frequency of storms passing

within 120 miles of Eglin:

All: 1 in 1.6 Yrs

Cat 1+ Hurricanes: 1 in 3.5 Yrs

Cat 2+ Hurricanes: 1 in 8.0 Yrs

Cat 3+ Hurricanes: 1 in 12.0 Yrs

JUN JUL

AUG SEP

OCT NOV

Hurricane Threats

Tornadoes WindWaves/Rip Currents

Rainfall/FloodingStorm Surge

Okaloosa Island

DestinFWB

NicevilleEglin Main

Hurlburt Fld

Local Area Storm Surge

1-3 FT4-5 FT6-8 FT

9-12 FT13-18 FT19-22 FT

Eglin Main Storm Surge

1-3 FT4-5 FT6-8 FT

9-12 FT13-18 FT19-22 FT

West GatePoquitoBayou

Base Housing

BX

East Gate

Postal Point

Eglin Federal Credit Union

Fitness Annex

Enlisted Heritage Hall

Air Force Enlisted Village

Shalimar Elementary

Decision Making Process

96 WS

• Monitors Atlantic/Gulf - ID’s storms within 800NM arriving w/in 96hrs

• Disseminates Tropical Update• Liaison w/ Hurlburt & National Hurricane Center• Notifies 96TW CC and Crisis Action Team (CAT)• Provides Hurricane Category Forecast & HURCON

recommendation

CAT • Convenes and if necessary sets HURCON level

Base• Take Action IAW HURCON level and Unit plan

HURCON IMPLEMENTATION

Storm Readiness

HAVE A PLAN

• Family and pet sheltering/evacuation plans considered• Medical/Shot Records • Pet friendly shelters/hotels• Special Needs• Special needs friendly shelter/hotel• Prescriptions/specific items

• Emergency Kit• Emergency items are sparse when disaster is declared• Minimum of 3 days• >½ tank of gas

• Insurance - update/review homeowners/renters policy• Important documentation - birth certificate, social security card, passport, insurance

policies, etc.• Important sentimental items

# School Name & Address Pets Special Needs

1Antioch Elementary4700 Whitehurst Ln, Crestview, FL 32536 X

2Baker School1369 14th St, Baker, FL 32531

3Crestview High School1250 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536

4Davidson Middle School6261 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview, FL 32536 X X

5Kenwood Elementary School15 Eagle St NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

6Laurel Hill Elementary School8078 4th St, Laurel Hill, FL 32567

7Northwest Florida State College100 E College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578 X

8Riverside Elementary School3400 E Redstone Ave, Crestview, FL 32539

9Shoal River Middle School3200 E Redstone Ave, Crestview, FL 32539

Okaloosa County Shelters

2

19 8

34

6

7

5

Eglin AFB

Eglin AFB Hurricane Response Summaryas shown in: APPENDIX 3 TO ANNEX B TO EGLIN AFB IEMP 10-2

15

TIME (HOURS) BEFORE STORM

96

72

48

24

12

§ Deploy ATFs to Fort Benning and Robins AFB§ Dispatch Deployed CAT to Maxwell AFB§ Recall/assemble HRTs§ Evacuation order given.

HURCON MAJOR ACTIVITIES

5

4

3

2

1

§ Ensure 100% prsnl/acft evacuated§ Dispatch Ride-Out Teams to shelter

locations (Bldg 44, 7 SFG, 20 SPCS, & Okaloosa County EOC)

§ Deployed CAT takes over C2

§ Deployed teams, evacuees, and acft at safe haven locations

§ Bldg 44 Ride-Out Team closes EAFB ECPs

§ Shelter-in-place. § Outdoor activity is prohibited.

STORM OCCURRING

1C & 1E

§ Ride-Out Teams conduct initial EAFB damage assessment

§ Release Ride-Out Teams/HRTs§ Begin recovery efforts/”All Clear”

POST-STORM 1R

§ Activate CAT, EOC and UCCs§ Submit roster for ATFs, Deployed CAT, Ride-Out Teams, and

Hurricane Recovery Teams’ rosters to EOC§ Recall/assemble ATFs and Deployed CAT

§ Evacuate FAMCAMP/rec areas§ CAT, EOC, and UCCs operational§ Tie-down acft/release prsnl§ Deployed CAT and ATFs remain in

place at their locations

§ Deactivate non-recovery/non-mission essential UCCs

§ Assemble/dispatch Ride-Out Teams to their locations, as req’d

§ Ride-Out Teams conduct initial EAFB damage assessment

§ Release Ride-Out Teams/HRTs§ Begin recovery efforts/”All Clear”

EVACUATION NON-EVACUATION

§ Evacuate EAFB aircraft/prsnl§ Recall/assemble Ride-Out Tms§ Deactivate all UCCs§ Dispatch HRTs to Fort Benning

§ Shelter-in-place. § Outdoor activity is prohibited.

§ Deployed teams and acft at refuge locations

§ Personnel sheltering at off-/on-base residences and dorms

§ EAFB ECPs close

Preparedness/Evacuation

HAVE A PLAN

• HURCON 5 – Estimated to arrive within 96 hours• Implement family plan / prepare home• Start looking for possible evacuation routes

• Okaloosa County of EM provides routes • >35 kts (40 mph) sustained winds close some county bridges

• HURCON 4 - Estimated to arrive within 72 hours• Voluntary evacuation• Preparing homes for storm• Mandatory evacuation order declared for CAT 3, 4, or 5

• HURCON 3 - Estimated to arrive within 48 hours• Finalizing personal actions, evacuate local area

• HURCON 2 - Estimated to arrive within 24 hours• Evacuated (CAT 3, 4, or 5) or sheltered in residence for (CAT 1 or 2)

Recovery• Storm hazards have passed but damage may persist!• Base Populace• Do not return until notified• Stay in touch with your chain of command• Stay Informed!

RECOVERY

Summary• Prepare NOW before we are in the peak of hurricane

season• Make a Hurricane Plan• Write it down• Include all pertinent information/contact info• Validate your plan• Ensure your family knows the plan

• It only takes one storm to devastate a family!

ARE YOU READY?

Questions?96th Civil Engineer Squadron

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(850) 882-9382https://cs.eis.afmc.af.mil/sites/readiness/EM/Eglin/default.aspx

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