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Hurricane Preparedness Workshop
Hurricane Preparedness Week May 24 – 30, 2010
History of Galveston Hurricanes
Hurricane of 1900 Hurricane Ike
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 killed over 6,000 people and is still the
deadliest hurricane in U.S. history.
Hurricane Ike is the 3rd costliest storm to hit the U.S. to date. It resulted in
195 deaths.
Categories of a Hurricane
Wind vs. Surge
Recently, NOAA updated the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Hurricane Ike, much like Katrina, made land fall at only a Category 2 storm. The category was based on the wind speeds. However it had a surge most commonly seen with a Category 4 storm. NOAA, therefore, took the surge out of the equation and has a new separate scale for estimating the possible storm surge.
Information from the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Category 1– Winds from 75mph to 95mph
Category 2- Winds from 96mph to 110mph
Category 3 – Winds from 111mph to 130mph
Category 4 – Winds from 131mph to 155mph
Category 5 – Winds from 155mph and higher
Evacuation Zip Codes & Surge Zone Map
Make a Plan
Build a Kit
Stay Informed
What to do at work
Back-up/Pack-upUpon notification that a campus evacuation or closure has been
declared, employees should immediately begin the following: Begin back-up of all office and/or lab computers within
designated areas Unplug computer systems and peripheral
equipment such as printers, scanners etc. from electrical wall outlets.
Power off uninterruptible power supply (ups); depending on mode, turn off switch or press and hold down power button; unplug from wall.
Unplug phones from wall network plug; note which cable goes in which wall socket (write on cable for convenient reminder).
Elevate all first floor systems off the floor or place on desk top.
Move equipment away from windows, if possible.
CLEAN OUT ALL GOODS FROM REFRIGERATORS.
Lock cabinets or drawers containing sensitive/important information.
Once release approval is given by the Campus President, ensure that your area of responsibility is secure and proceed to leave the campus safely.
IT and Ed Tech will follow departmental disaster response plans under which they will shut down the computer lab systems and cover equipment appropriately using previously designated personnel.
What to do at work continued…
A glance at conditions in the tropics and Gulf
As of Monday, May 24, 2010
Water Surface Tempratures
Predications for 2010
The experts agree, this coming hurricane season could be very active:
Impact Weather: Houston based private forecasting firm that works with oil companies.15 Tropical Storms 9 Hurricanes 4 Major Hurricanes
AccuWeather: from Chief Hurricane Forecaster, Joe Bastardi.15 Tropical Storms 5 Hurricanes 2-3 Major Hurricanes
Colorado State University: from Dr. William Gray and Dr. Phil Klotzback.15 Tropical Storms 8 Hurricanes 4 Major Hurricanes
Tropical Storm Risk: London-based forecast company.
16 Tropical Storms 8 Hurricanes 4 Major Hurricanes
Staying informed:◦ SJC Alert Me – Text messaging, email and voicemail◦ Local News Media
ABC 13 Click 2 Houston KHOU 11 Fox 26 TWC - The Weather Channel Radio stations: 740AM, 92.9FM, 100.3FM, 104.1FM,
96.5FM, etc.
Go back
Important Numbers
On Campus Emergencies – College Phone & Emergency phones 5555Cell Phone 281-476-1852
College Police – Non Emergency 281-479-1820
College Emergency Information Line 1-866-504-5853
Local Workshops and Resources
www.nhc.noaa.gov
ExtrasCool video about 2005 hurricanes and me and Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel.
Questions?Thank you all for coming. The power point is located on
the Public Drive - P:\Safety.
Hollie Fulsom, Safety Management Specialist281.998.6183 (office) 281.998.6133 (fax)[email protected]
