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Planning an airport disaster drill.

M B Hays, J X Stefanki, D H Cheu

    Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
    |May 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    This guide offers recommendations for planning effective airport disaster drills, emphasizing adaptability for specific airport needs. Successful drills require cohesive planning across all activities, drawing from extensive real-world experience.

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    Area of Science:

    • Emergency management
    • Aviation safety
    • Disaster preparedness

    Background:

    • Major air carrier airports require robust disaster preparedness plans.
    • Effective emergency drills are crucial for ensuring passenger and operational safety.
    • Previous disaster drills highlight the need for standardized yet adaptable planning frameworks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive guide for planning airport disaster drills.
    • To offer recommendations based on practical experience from multiple large-scale drills.
    • To emphasize the importance of integrated planning for successful emergency exercises.

    Main Methods:

    • Developing planning recommendations based on participation in and observation of 19 airport disaster drills.

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  • Analyzing experiences from drills conducted at Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Structuring the guidance into activity-based segments for clarity.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of key elements for successful airport disaster drill planning.
    • Recommendations are adaptable to individual airport requirements and specific scenarios.
    • The importance of cohesive planning across all drill activities is underscored.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective airport disaster drills necessitate a unified and adaptable planning approach.
    • The guide provides a valuable resource for airports seeking to enhance their emergency preparedness.
    • Continuous improvement in drill planning can be achieved through shared experiences and practical insights.