HURRICANES WHAT A DIFFERENCE

A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when its winds reach what speed? 45 mph 64 mph 74 mph 80 mph 45 mph 64 mph 74 mph 80 mph

Hurricanes are defined as "category" 1 through 5. What is the name of the scale used? Richter Beaufort Fujita Saffir/Simpson

When does the Atlantic hurricane season start? June 1 June 15 July 1 Aug. 1 June 1 June 15 July 1 Aug. 1

Which of a hurricane's many threats accounts for the most fatalities? Straight-line winds Tornadoes Lightning Storm surge Straight-line winds Tornadoes Lightning Storm surge

The deadliest hurricane in modern history struck what Gulf of Mexico port city in 1900? New Orleans Pensacola, Fla. Galveston, Tx. Biloxi, Miss. New Orleans Pensacola, Fla. Galveston, Tx. Biloxi, Miss.

Which hurricane was the costliest, in terms of financial ruin, in history? Camille Andrew Carla Hugo Camille Andrew Carla Hugo

Which of the following should you NOT do if you are planning to ride out a hurricane? Duct tape all windows Fill bathtubs Fill vehicle gas tanks Turn refrigerator to its coldest setting Duct tape all windows Fill bathtubs Fill vehicle gas tanks Turn refrigerator to its coldest setting

How much water should you stockpile per person per day in your hurricane survival kit? 1/2 gallon 1 gallon 2 gallons 2.5 gallons 1/2 gallon 1 gallon 2 gallons 2.5 gallons

DAMAGE COST ESTIMATE FOR KATRINA $75.5 BILLION KATRINA $75.5 BILLION RITA $9.4 BILLION RITA $9.4 BILLION WILMA $12.2 BILLION WILMA $12.2 BILLION

DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANES KATRINA 1,420 KATRINA 1,420 RITA 119 RITA 119 WILMA 62 WILMA 62

Fuel supply and availability –are major factors toward recovery! Fuel supply and availability –are major factors toward recovery! Optional communication methods are a necessity, not an option! Optional communication methods are a necessity, not an option! Too much outside interference can cause problems! Too much outside interference can cause problems! Importance of cost reporting and keeping accurate records Importance of cost reporting and keeping accurate records What are some of the lessons learned?

Florida’s Department of Education’s (DOE) role in recovery efforts? Help districts assess their needs following the storm; Help districts assess their needs following the storm; Work with local districts to ensure students return to their classrooms as soon as they safely can; Work with local districts to ensure students return to their classrooms as soon as they safely can; Offer assistance with parts procurement, bus availability, and additional workforce, if needed; Offer assistance with parts procurement, bus availability, and additional workforce, if needed; Research potential statutes and rules that districts may need waivers from to promote accelerated return to service. (These requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.) Research potential statutes and rules that districts may need waivers from to promote accelerated return to service. (These requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.)

It is important to order your fuel early. This cannot be stressed enough. You should top off all tanks no later than the 72 hours out. It is important to order your fuel early. This cannot be stressed enough. You should top off all tanks no later than the 72 hours out. Make sure you keep your tanks full. Ships will discontinue serving the ports approximately 48 hours from landfall of the storm. Make sure you keep your tanks full. Ships will discontinue serving the ports approximately 48 hours from landfall of the storm. Also fuel vendors will be reluctant to deplete their own tank supplies since it could compromise the integrity of their fuel tanks. Also fuel vendors will be reluctant to deplete their own tank supplies since it could compromise the integrity of their fuel tanks. Also keep in mind that after the storm Governmental agencies will want to purchase fuel from you if you have it. Keep in mind that you do not want to deplete your inventory. Also keep in mind that after the storm Governmental agencies will want to purchase fuel from you if you have it. Keep in mind that you do not want to deplete your inventory. Keep a reserve of 2-3 days to operate your busses. While it is admirable to share you do not want to end up without fuel when the time comes to start school. Keep a reserve of 2-3 days to operate your busses. While it is admirable to share you do not want to end up without fuel when the time comes to start school. Fuel Supply And Availability Are Major Factors Toward Recovery

Optional communication methods are a necessity, not an option! Have a communication plan. Do not expect that cellular service will be sufficient since most towers will be affected by the high winds. Have a communication plan. Do not expect that cellular service will be sufficient since most towers will be affected by the high winds. 800mhz radios have shown to be the most dependable form of communication following a storm. Also establish a courier/runner with predetermined meeting places and times. 800mhz radios have shown to be the most dependable form of communication following a storm. Also establish a courier/runner with predetermined meeting places and times. Establish standard times and schedules for drivers and technicians to report in following the storm. Establish predetermined locations because phones may not be available or reliable. Establish standard times and schedules for drivers and technicians to report in following the storm. Establish predetermined locations because phones may not be available or reliable. Expect that when the storm is over you will have a certain percentage of employees that will not be able to return to work for various reasons such as damage to their homes and property. Have a plan that either provides for substitutes or covering of runs. Expect that when the storm is over you will have a certain percentage of employees that will not be able to return to work for various reasons such as damage to their homes and property. Have a plan that either provides for substitutes or covering of runs.

Fuel Card Services Contract As of October 13, 2006 all State agencies are using this contract or in the process of implementation. As of October 13, 2006 all State agencies are using this contract or in the process of implementation. All other eligible users are expected to begin use on January 1, All other eligible users are expected to begin use on January 1, For additional information or to establish an account, contact the Contract Administrator David.Bennet at , For additional information or to establish an account, contact the Contract Administrator David.Bennet at , chasing/vendor_information/state_contracts_agreements _and_price_lists/stateterm_contracts/fuel_card_services chasing/vendor_information/state_contracts_agreements _and_price_lists/stateterm_contracts/fuel_card_services

How many buses do you need from outside sources? What types, capacities, and configurations? How many buses do you need from outside sources? What types, capacities, and configurations? Do you need outside assistance with routing or route hazard identification? Do you need outside assistance with routing or route hazard identification? What parts do you need to repair buses? What parts do you need to repair buses? Do you need fueling capabilities that you do not have? Do you need fueling capabilities that you do not have? Do you need assistance with labor to inspect and repair buses? If so, what kind of specific expertise do you need? Do you need assistance with labor to inspect and repair buses? If so, what kind of specific expertise do you need? Do you need more bus operators? If so, how many? Do you need more bus operators? If so, how many? Will outside labor need lodging and can you arrange it? Will outside labor need lodging and can you arrange it? Too much outside interference can cause problems.

Importance of cost reporting, keeping accurate records. Ensure all staff have access to and are instructed to utilize time logs that will be needed for FEMA reimbursement. Ensure all staff have access to and are instructed to utilize time logs that will be needed for FEMA reimbursement. Instruction on how and what types of Information is needed must be provided before their use. Instruction on how and what types of Information is needed must be provided before their use.

TRANSPORTATION WHAT RESOURCES CAN YOU PROVIDE IN TIME OF DISASTER? WHAT RESOURCES CAN YOU PROVIDE IN TIME OF DISASTER? HOW MANY TRANSPORTATION ASSETS DO YOU HAVE? HOW MANY TRANSPORTATION ASSETS DO YOU HAVE? HOW QUICKLY WILL THE UNITS ARRIVE AND OVER WHAT TIME FRAME? HOW QUICKLY WILL THE UNITS ARRIVE AND OVER WHAT TIME FRAME? WHAT SUPPORT AGENCIES ARE NECESSARY TO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION? WHAT SUPPORT AGENCIES ARE NECESSARY TO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION? HOW MANY DRIVERS ARE AVAILABLE? HOW MANY DRIVERS ARE AVAILABLE?

What ARE Our (DOE) Goals Relating To Emergency/Crisis Management? Assist those in need however possible. Assist those in need however possible. Study what methods worked and investigate those that did not. Study what methods worked and investigate those that did not. Disseminate the information learned to others through training and technical assistance. Disseminate the information learned to others through training and technical assistance.

HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1 ST TO NOVEMBER 30TH

Is Florida Ready In 2009?