Question

What is a critical source of information about community resources, behavior, and hazards that go into the hurricane sections of a community's Emergency Operations Plan?

Answer 1

Critical Information under Hurricane Sections on EOP are as follows:

Community Resources
      - Identification of evacuation routes and areas
      - Transportation support capacity
      - Location of mass care unit facilities
      - Communication availability

Behaviors
      - Situational awareness for early detection
      - Designation of roles & responsibilities
      - Decisiveness
      - Responsiveness and Timing

Hazards
      - Hazard agents: high winds, flooding, heavy waves
      - Secondary hazards: tornadoes, power outages, water contamination, dam failure, etc.