Hurricane and Disaster Checklist for Target Area
Stages of readiness for the flotilla depend upon the severity of winds predicted and their estimated time of arrival. They range from Condition Four Whiskey to Condition One Zulu.
We are now in Condition Four with fuel levels of all facilities at least 70% full. If gale force winds are expected within 72 hours, our status goes to Whiskey.
What Happens Next? As the clock runs down and threatening winds (sustained 50-knots) are possible within 48 hours, we enter Condition Three X-Ray. Now we must be ready for deployment within 24 hours. That means prepare for evacuation and secure auxiliary facilities, homes and personal property.
· Prepare your evacuation kit. (Be sure to include ODUs and Auxiliary ID.)
· Secure flotilla building and property. FSO-SR secures all records.
· Move vessels to sheltered moorings.
· FC or VFC report to Division Commander or Vice Commander that we have met all Condition Three requirements.
Condition Two Yankee goes into effect when threatening winds are possible within 24 hours. By now you should have secured your property and evacuated, taking your evacuation kit with you.
Condition One Zulu is from 12 hours before the storm until the storm has passed and will not return. When the District Commander resets to Condition Four, all auxiliary units return to Condition Four. Then Auxiliarists in the disaster area must first complete their damage assessments, secure their personal property, and recover from effects of the storm. Then they may advise their flotilla or district officials that they are available for duty.
Flotillas outside the target area play a vital role in disaster response.
Condition Four is the same for both areas. If we are outside the target, Condition Three means:
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· All operational facilities (including PWCs and towing vehicles) should be 100% fueled and provisioned with some food and water and a change of clothing.
· Staff officers report their alert status to flotilla officials.
· Communications trailer checks battery power, verifies communications and reports readiness to activate communications nets with 24 hours notice.
Condition Two means we activate authorized communications nets and move to 24-hour coverage.
In Condition One
· All communications nets are operational and reporting hourly or as needed to handle emergency traffic to the Net Controller.
All Auxiliarists are on alert status and fully prepared and resting, ready to be deployed within three hours.
