TB 144

Question 1

Whose responsibility is it to provide tsunami warnings?

Answer 1

LACOFD

Question 2

What’s the first indication of approaching tsunami?

Answer 2

Receding waters

Question 3

What are the different tsunami level alerts?

Answer 3

1. Tsunami Warning
2. Tsunami watch
3. Tsunami advisory
4. Tsunami information bulletin
5. Tsunami information message
6. Tsunami Cancellation
7. Tsunami communications test

Question 4

What is tsunami level 1

Answer 4

Tsunami warning with ETA more than 8 hours

Question 5

What is tsunami level 2

Answer 5

Tsunami warning with 4-8 hours warning

Question 6

What is tsunami level 3

Answer 6

Tsunami warning with 0-4 hours warning

Question 7

When in level 3 tsunami warning how far out shall boats go

Answer 7

Minimum 1000 feet depth

Question 8

Tsunamis can reach what mph

Answer 8

600

Question 9

Tsunami updates how many minutes

Answer 9

30

Question 10

Time required for distant tsunamis to reach Hawaii and mainland?

Answer 10

5.5-18 hours

Question 11

Normal tidal shifts in LA harbor vary how many feet

Answer 11

7-11 feet

Question 12

LAFD fire board shall not re enter harbor until given all clear by whom

Answer 12

Batt 6

Question 13

During low tide fireboats have as little as how many feet clearance from harbor floor

Answer 13

2 feet

Question 14

How long of an earthquake should be considered a warning for a tsunami?

Answer 14

20 seconds