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• Definitions
• Tropical Cyclone
• General term for rotating storms originating over tropical waters
• Tropical Disturbance
• A moving area of thunderstorms in the tropics that maintains itself for 24 hours or more
• Tropical Depression
• Tropical Cyclone with sustained surface wind speeds of up to 39 mph
• Usually accompanied by rainfall and wind
• Tropical Storm
• Tropical Cyclone with sustained surface wind speeds of 39 to 73 mph
• Heavy rainfall, high winds, and increased tide levels are normally reported
• Hurricane Tropical Cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph or greater Storm surges may occur.
• Heavy rainfall and high winds are associated with this type of storm
Tropical Cyclone Conditions (TROPCON)
• TROPCON 5: Normal condition from 1 Jun through 30 Nov
• TROPCON 4: Hurricane force winds possible in 72 hours
• TROPCON 3: Hurricane force winds possible in 48 hours
• TROPCON 2: Hurricane force winds expected in 24 hours
• TROPCON 1: Hurricane force winds anticipated in 12 hours
Hurricane Categories
• 1: Wind speed 74-95 mph, storm surge 4-5 feet above normal
• 2: Wind speed 96-110 mph, storm surge 6-8 feet above normal
• 3: Wind speed 111-130 mph, storm surge 9 12 feet above normal
• 4: Wind speed 131-155 mph, storm surge 13-18 feet above normal
• 5: Wind speed 155 mph, storm surge 19 feet above normal
• Have an evacuation kit ready. Include items such as rental/homeowner insurance papers, food, water, blankets, cash, flashlights and
batteries, bottled water, valuables, etc.
• Shut off your water and electricity before you evacuate.
• Be sure your home is locked.
• Decide NOW if you will stay or evacuate.
• If you evacuate, go as far inland as possible. Leave extra time for travel (there will probably be lots of traffic). The evacuation site for CBC Gulfport is NAS Meridian, MS.
• Hurricanes are very serious storms. Don’t underestimate their destructive force.
• If you are in your 37th week or later, go to the Keesler AFB Medical Center.
• Keesler AFB will accept high-risk patients on a case-by-case basis.
• CBC Shelters cannot accept women past their 24th week of pregnancy.
• We have no facilities (ICU, etc.) to support you or your child if you give birth.
• Women past their 24th week should make plans to evacuate.
• Women past their first trimester should seriouslyconsider evacuation.
• Warehouses 18 and 19 are used to house CBC military and dependents.
• Warehouse 20 is used for unaccompanied military and disaster teams.
• Shelters will open at TROPCON ONE or as directed by the CO. They are open to all military personnel, including tenant commands and
other Naval activities located on the Gulf Coast, their dependents and dependents of personnel deployed from the Center.
• Civilian employees, including those paid from non-appropriated funds, and their dependents will also be allowed to use the shelters.
• All military personnel using the shelters will report in their working uniform.
• Enlisted personnel living in the barracks will bring their blankets and/or bedding to the shelter with them.
• No pets (unless seeing-eye dogs) are allowed in the shelters.
• No alcohol or firearms are allowed.
• Registration forms can be filled out in advance. ID cards are required for all individuals entering the shelters (except small children).
• All private vehicles must be parked on the grinder. A shuttle bus will be provided to transport members to and from the shelters.
• Blankets and other essential supplies (tooth-brushes, medicine, diapers, formula, toiletries, feminine hygiene, etc.) will NOT be provided. Bring what you think you need.
• Movies will be provided for entertainment.
• Water and ice will be provided.
• No smoking inside the shelter. There will be designated smoking areas elsewhere.
• Bring a 48 to 72 hour supply of non-perishable food items to sustain you. Bring what you think you need!
• Expect to pay for any food provided. Military with meal passes are the exception.
• No glass containers or items that require electricity are allowed.
• Keep children under control (i.e. off equipment, no running, etc.).
• BE COOPERATIVE WITH THE SHELTER MANAGERS!
• Once you are in, you are in to stay!
Questions Or Comments?
The CBC Gulfport Disaster Preparedness Officer can be contacted at 871-2123.
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