Severe Thunderstorms Two main patterns have dominated the skies
over the Mid South this spring. One was unsettled and cooler than
normal, brought strong storm systems with severe weather potential
but not enough heat for big thunderstorms to form. Another weather
pattern that affected the Mid South this spring brought several
rounds of warm but dry weather. When this occurs temperatures are
warm enough to trigger big storms but a large area of high pressure
keeps them north and west of the Mid South. Revised 2012 2
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Tornados Watch - Means conditions are right for the development
of a tornado Warning Means a Tornado has been spotted or is
indicated by Doppler Radar Revised 2012 3
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Severe Weather Shelter Area Buildings S-750, S-751, S-237 are
severe weather shelters. Most buildings offer shelter on the 1 st
floor away from windows. Shelter in designated offices only Shelter
in designated hallways only Shelter under your desk Shelter under
your modular furniture kneehole When driving, leave the vehicle and
find shelter inside, if that is unavailable, lie flat to the ground
in a ditch or low point and cover your head with your hands. Listen
for sirens, and find shelter quickly, assist others if you can.
Revised 2012 4 WHATS YOUR BUILDINGS SHELTER IN PLACE PLAN?
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Flooding Flash flooding occurs when precipitation falls too
quickly on saturated soil or dry soil that has poor absorption
ability What makes flash floods most dangerous is their sudden
nature and fast moving water. As little as 2 feet (0.61 m) of water
is enough to carry away most SUV-sized vehicles Its recommended
that people get out of the area of a flash flood, rather than
trying to cross it. TURN AROUND/DONT DROWN Per TEMA and the
National Weather Service, because of unseasonably warm temperatures
in the north, we should not have any flooding of the Mississippi
River this year. However, that could change. Revised 2012 5
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Earthquake The New Madrid fault system, or the New Madrid
seismic zone, is a series of faults beneath the continental crust
in a weak spot known as the Reelfoot Rift. It cannot be seen on the
surface. The fault system extends 150 miles southward from Cairo,
Illinois through New Madrid and Caruthersville, Missouri, down
through Blytheville, Arkansas to Marked Tree, Arkansas. It dips
into Kentucky near Fulton and into Tennessee near Reelfoot Lake,
and extends southeast to Dyersburg, Tennessee. It crosses five
state lines, and crosses the Mississippi River in at least three
places. Revised 2012 6
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Summer Heat Flags/Conditions Revised 2012 7 GREEN Flag
Unrestricted physical activity may be carried out. YELLOW Flag
Physical activity should be limited to those people who have been
exercising in similar heat for a minimum of 10 days or more. RED
Flag Physical activity is advised only for members who have been
working out in similar heat conditions for a period of 12 weeks for
more. BLACK Flag Vigorous outdoor exercise, regardless of
conditioning or heat acclimatization, is not advisable.
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Weather Facts July is the warmest month on average with highs
of 97 and lows of 74. January is our coldest month on average with
highs of 50 and lows of 33. The highest recorded temperature was
108F in 1980. The lowest recorded temperature was -13F in 1963. Ice
storms are more likely to happen here in this climate than large
snows and those can quickly drain resources. Revised 2012 8
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Be Prepared Be Informed Know the hazards in the area and keep
up-to-date about local conditions Have a Plan - Develop a family
emergency plan and prepare for various actions you could have to
take Make a Kit Enough supplies for every family member for at
least 3 days http://www.ready.navy.mil Revised 2012 9
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AtHOC, Base Info Line and Giant Voice The AtHOC system is a
valuable piece of our emergency management program. It allows for
the ability to alert base personnel during any emergency. We can
alert you at your desk, your mobile number, your home pc and
landline. The base info line: 901-874- 7474 used to announce
training, drills, real world events, and reporting guidelines
during emergencies. The GIANT VOICE allows base wide communication
for those outside the building, morning and evening colors. Revised
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AtHOC Revised 2012 11
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Who We Are For all emergencies: dial either 911 from your
cellular phone or 874-7911 from your desk. For non emergency calls:
874- 5533/ 34 Revised 2012 12
