Block
Block Title
Instructions
Number
• Complete a short synopsis/discussion on significant weather factors that
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Weather Concerns
(synopsis of current and
could cause concerns for the incident when relevant.
• Include current and/or predicted weather factors, and the timeframe for
predicted weather;
discuss related factors
predictions.
• Include relevant factors such as:
that may cause concern)
o Wind speed (label units, such as mph).
o Wind direction (clarify and label where wind is coming from and going
to in plain language – e.g., “from NNW,” “from E,” or “from SW”).
o Temperature (label units, such as F).
o Relative humidity (label %).
o Watches.
o Warnings.
o Tides.
o Currents.
• Any other weather information relative to the incident, such as flooding,
hurricanes, etc.
• Provide an estimate (when it is possible to do so) of the direction/scope
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Projected Incident
Activity, Potential,
in which the incident is expected to spread, migrate, or expand during the
Movement, Escalation,
next indicated operational period, or other factors that may cause activity
or Spread and influencing
changes.
• Discuss incident potential relative to values at risk, or values to be
factors during the next
operational period and in
protected (such as human life), and the potential changes to those as the
12-, 24-, 48-, and 72-hour
incident changes.
• Include an estimate of the acreage or area that will likely be affected.
timeframes
• If known, provide the above information in 12-, 24-, 48- and 72-hour
12 hours
timeframes, and any activity anticipated after 72 hours.
24 hours
48 hours
72 hours
Anticipated after 72
hours
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Strategic Objectives
Briefly discuss the desired outcome for the incident based on currently
(define planned end-state
available information. Note any high-level objectives and any possible
for incident)
strategic benefits as well (especially for planned events).