MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER-June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season and in preparation for destructive weather, personnel aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River conducted Exercise Raging Storm 2013, May 21-22.
The annual exercise consisted of a mock scenario where key personnel aboard the air station from Marine Aircraft Group 26, MAG-29 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron met in the Emergency Operations Center and responded to situations that might arise during severe weather conditions.
Kert Lang, H&HS current operations officer, helped direct and coach participants during the exercise.
“We live in eastern North Carolina and hurricanes are a fact of life,” Lang said. “You need to have a plan.”
In case of extreme weather conditions, air station personnel will be alerted through a Telephone Alert System provided by Meteorology and Oceanography, as well as email notifications sent to all .mil accounts. The air station also has speaker systems, known as the “Giant Voice,” set up in the buildings and around base to alert personnel of arising situations.
If a situation is severe enough, Col. Mitchell E. Cassell, air station commanding officer, has the authority to evacuate the installation.
Families can keep up with what’s happening on the air station via the MCAS New River Facebook page, which will be updated through any emergency situations.
“Facebook is one of the up-and-comer’s,” said Lang. “That’s probably going to be the best place to go. It’s real-time.”
Individuals can also call 910-451-1717, an information hotline, and follow the selection options to the destructive weather line for information about the severity of the weather, what to do in the situation and options for shelter.
Lang said he urges Marines and their families to prepare for an emergency situation in advance, instead of waiting until an emergency is upon them.
“Have an emergency kit,” Lang said. “Have phone numbers. Have a plan and make sure someone else knows it.”
This article is the first part of a series regarding hurricane season and ways to deal with possible damage. Look in the next Rotovue to continue reading about how to prepare for destructive weather.
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