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8.2.3 NEMO Storm Categories<br />

ABR will follow the <strong>of</strong>ficial alert system currently in place by NEMO.<br />

Hurricanes Categories and Wind Speeds can be described by the following:<br />

Tropical Depression 29 mph – 38 mph<br />

Tropical Storm 39 mph – 73 mph<br />

Hurricane Category 1 74 mph – 95 mph<br />

Hurricane Category 2 96 mph – 110 mph<br />

Hurricane Category 3 111 mph – 130 mph<br />

Hurricane Category 4 131 mph – 155 mph<br />

Hurricane Category 5 Above 155 mph<br />

8.2.4 NEMO Summary <strong>of</strong> Hurricane Warning Flags<br />

ABR will adopt the <strong>of</strong>ficial Warning Flag System as follows:<br />

Flags Phases<br />

One Red Flag Preliminary Alert Phase (Storm/Hurricane Watch)<br />

One Red flag with Black Center RED I Phase (storm or hurricane watch)<br />

Two Red Flags with Black Centers RED II (Warning Phase)<br />

One Green Flag Green Phase ( ALL CLEAR)<br />

8.2.5 Pre-Season Preparation<br />

At the beginning <strong>of</strong> May each year the Emergency Committee <strong>of</strong> ABR Limited will elect an<br />

Emergency Coordinator and he/she will ensure that the following items are available and properly<br />

maintained ready for use and that every member <strong>of</strong> staff is familiar with this document:<br />

- Emergency lighting, including both plug-ins and flashlights with spare batteries and bulbs.<br />

- Electrical tape with spare heavy-duty extension cords.<br />

- Standard first aid kits fully up to complement.<br />

- Rainwear, rubber boots, hard hats, gloves, swim vests.<br />

- All hand held radios are functional with spare batteries and chargers.<br />

- Duct tape minimum 12 rolls 2”. Spare rope 5/8” 200 feet.<br />

- Tools, hammer, nails. Sledge hammer, axe.<br />

- Lumber, both 1” and 4”, also plywood sheeting for protection <strong>of</strong> windows etc.<br />

- Ladders, tow bar/chain.<br />

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