AIRPORT EMERGENCY PLAN – CLASS 1 RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BASIC PLAN BASIC PLAN

Introduction

The Airport Emergency Plan establishes guidelines for handling various types of emergencies that might be encountered at, or in the immediate vicinity of, the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. The situations and corresponding actions covered in this plan represent the most probable emergencies, weather, and/or other factors may require modification of these procedures.

These procedures are not intended to cover all situations, which might arise, but are deemed to provide a general plan suitable for the handling of most emergencies. If an emergency situation arises that is not covered by this plan, the Director of Aviation has the authority to direct such actions, as deemed necessary.

When dealing with emergency situations, determine the most correct action by using sound judgment, common sense, and full understanding of this plan and the resources available.

As required by federal, state, and local law, the City of Amarillo has developed and adopted an Emergency Operations Plan that applies to all local officials, departments, and agencies. The Airport is owned and operated by the City of Amarillo and, therefore, has the responsibility to respond to an aircraft crash to save lives, protect the public and survivors, maintain control of the crash scene, assist in providing support to families, and aid the accident investigation if necessary. The Airport Emergency Plan is a “stand-alone” document separate from the Airport Certification Manual that has been adopted as an annex to the overall Emergency Operations Plan. As an annex to the EOP, the responsibilities of local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private and volunteer organizations therein carry equally to the Airport Emergency Plan.

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Record of Distribution

The official file copy of the Airport Certification Manual is maintained in the Assistant Director of Aviation’s Office.

Copies of the Airport Emergency Plan, including all revisions or amendments, are distributed according to the Airport Certification Manual Distribution List outlined in the ACM.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Basic Plan Introduction Purpose Situation and Assumptions Operations Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities Administration and Logistics Development and Maintenance Authorities and References

Functional Sections Section 1 – Command and Control Section 2 – Communications Section 3 – Alert Notification and Warning Section 4 – Emergency Public Information Section 5 – Protective Actions Section 6 – Law Enforcement/Security Section 7 – Firefighting and Rescue Section 8 – Health and Medical Section 9 – Resource Management Section 10 – Airport Operations and Maintenance

Hazards and Checklists Section 1 – Aircraft Accidents and Incidents Section 2 – Terrorism Section 3 – Structure Fire/ Fuel Farm/ Fuel Storage Areas Section 4 – Natural Disasters Earthquake Flood Tornado Section 5 – Hazardous Materials Incidents Section 6 – Hijack, Sabotage, and Unlawful Interference with Operations Section 7 – Failure of Power for Movement Area Lighting Section 8 – Water Rescue Situations Section 9 – Crowd Control

Exhibits Exhibit 1 – Telephone Contacts Exhibit 2 – Alert and Warning System Exhibit 3 – Airport Grid Map Exhibit 4 – Terminal Evacuation Plan Exhibit 5 – City of Amarillo Radio Frequencies

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PURPOSE

Specific Goals:

 Assign responsibility to organizations and individuals for carrying out specific actions at projected times and places in responding to an emergency.

 Set forth lines of authority and organizational relationships, and show how all actions should be coordinated.

 Describe how people and property will be protected in emergencies and disasters.

 Identify personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources available—within the airport or by agreement with communities—for use during response and recovery operations.

 As a public document, cite its legal basis, state its objectives, and acknowledge assumptions.

 Facilitate response and short-term recovery to set the stage for successful long-term recovery.

14 CFR Part 139:

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport of Amarillo, TX (hereafter referred to as “Airport” or “AMA”), being certificated under 14 CFR Part 139, intends to follow the recommendations set forth by AC 150/5200-31, current edition. If this document contains the recommended information and if it is functional, i.e. the users are familiar with the content and can find the information they need when they need it, then the format is good. If, however, during drills, exercises, actual response, plan review, etc., that test is not met, then some change in format is in order.

The AEP will follow a functional approach organized into the following three parts:

 Basic Plan – Provides an overview of the Airport’s approach to emergency operations. It generally defines related policies, describes the response organization, and assigns tasks. The primary purpose of the Basic Plan portion of the AEP is to meet the informational needs of the airport’s executive body and other agency heads.

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 Functional Sections – The ten functional sections address critical services necessary to manage, communicate, respond, and mitigate airport-related emergency situations. They are generic functional responsibilities and may be applied to all emergencies. However, each is a critical component of the AEP since these functions enable an airport to cope with and respond to unforeseen emergencies.

 Hazard - Specific Sections – This section provides detailed information applicable to the performance of a particular function in support of a particular hazard. They are prepared when hazards analysis and regulatory considerations warrant. Checklists are attached to each hazard-specific section that provide detailed instructions to an individual or organization that needs to fulfill responsibilities and perform tasks assigned in the AEP.

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SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS

The following assumptions and statements are to be considered for this document:

 Natural and accidental events will occur within the City of Amarillo and around the airport that create emergent situations and pose the potential of disastrous proportions.

 The threat of terrorism and the use of weapons of mass destruction/disruption will remain constant for the foreseeable future.

 There will be insufficient forewarning of any disaster to allow for planning efforts beyond real-time response and response times will be retarded in proportion to the number of decisions required.

 A properly designed and implemented Airport Emergency Plan will minimize the loss of life, minimize illness and injury, and preserve property and community integrity.

 Provisions of Homeland Security Statutes and regulations will govern certain response activities. The recovery of losses and costs from Federal resources will require specific preparations and compliance with specific regulations.

 The Airport Emergency Plan will be in operation during and after any disaster affecting the airport or surrounding community.

 The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will exercise a leading role in the management of a major disaster or multi-jurisdictional emergency. The Airport, being operated by the City of Amarillo, will follow the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) set forth by OEM and will not develop or endorse any conflicting policies or procedures.

 The demand by the public for information will be very high and accentuated in certain types of disasters. The management of public reaction will require the distribution of needed information.

 Certain emergency support functions will be required for different emergencies, and certain assets and resources are critical to the emergency support effort.

 The Incident Command System will facilitate communication, resource management, and real-time planning of response actions in the complex jurisdiction environment of the Airport and surrounding metropolitan area.

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General Policies

 All airport employees with assigned functions and duties will perform them fully. Provisions will be made for employees to address family needs that cause conflicting priorities. Others, who are qualified, will perform duties if assigned personnel are not able.

 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is a non-hub airport that serves American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines passengers and may need to serve in an elevated capacity after a disaster, to accommodate aircraft on an emergent basis, or to support relief efforts.

 Assistance may be needed to augment Airport resources in the event of a large-scale disaster or one that requires specialized services (hazardous materials, hijackings, etc). Specialized services will be made available to the Airport as needed for emergencies.

 The Airport may serve as a staging area for evacuees during emergencies or to transport the injured by air to other facilities.

Characteristics of the Airport

 The Airport has specific limitations for the weight of aircraft and length of safe landing runway available.

 Helicopter operations are common at the Airport.

 Requirements of the FAA and relationships established with the Southwest Regional Operations Center for air traffic control service will prevail, even in a disaster.

 Critical operating capacities of the airport will remain viable after an event such as the condition of the runway, communications, power, etc.

 The Airport will be able to function within its design limits and provide a substantially increased capacity to accommodate the movement of personnel and material into the county.

 Arterial road systems will remain operable and bridges will be passable to allow access to the facility.

 Air traffic control, fueling, maintenance and other normal operational capacities will accommodate changes in the volume and type of traffic.

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 Adequate security safeguards will be activated to protect the asset from intentional or accidental compromise.

The areas covered by this plan and threats that are likely to arise are as follows:

 Aircraft Incidents and Accidents

 Bomb Threats/Incidents

 Structural Fires, Fires at Fuel Farms/ Fuel Storage Areas

 Natural Disasters o Earthquake o Tornado o Flood

 Hazardous Materials Incidents

 Sabotage/Hijack

 Power Failure for the Movement Areas Lighting System

 Water Rescue

 Crowd Control

Although unknown hazards inherently exist, this AEP is meant to be implemented for any emergency situation and to encompass all possibilities for disaster. No plan, regardless of the detailed care that goes into its preparation, can be substituted for the exercise of common sense in any given situation. A Hazard Analysis Program is intended to identify those hazards, which create the greatest vulnerability to the airport and its surrounding area. In addition, it determines what characteristics of the airport may affect response activities; and what information used in preparing the AEP must be treated as assumption rather than fact.

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OPERATIONS

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Amarillo. Under normal, non-emergency conditions, the Airport has the primary responsibility within the Amarillo metropolitan area for commercial air carrier service as well as housing approximately 42 aircraft used for various functions including training, corporate, charter, and air medical services.

The following diagram depicts the organizational structure of the airport

Director of Aviation Airport Advisory Board

Airport Office Manager Deputy Director of Aviation Administrative Assistant II

Assistant Airport Security Airport Business Airport Police Airport Facilities Director of and Terminal & Procurment Commander Manager Aviation Manager Coordinator

Airport Airport Landside Airside Airport Security Airport Police Custodial Airport BAS Maintenance / Fleet Maintenance Operations Shift Operations Agent Sergeant (3) Foreperson Technician Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator (3) (8)

Airport Police Airport Airport Mechanic Airport Shop Custodian II Officer (9) Electrician II Foreperson III

Airport Mechanic Airport Mechanic Custodian I (7) III (3) Airport Shop I Mechanic

Airport Utility Airport Utility Worker (3) Airport Utility Worker (2) Worker

** All above personnel will follow the direction of the Incident Commander when applicable.*

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Types of Alerts

 General response procedures and actions for implementation of the AEP at the Airport are as follows:

ALERT 1

 Minor in-flight difficulties such as oil leaks, loss of radios, etc. or any other event that require some type of response by airport personnel. The Fire District, and Airport Police will be notified by ATCT or the Airport and the appropriate personnel from all departments will respond when needed and as necessary.

ALERT 2

 Major in-flight difficulties such as faulty landing gear, engine rough or on fire, or any other problems that may lead to a crash upon landing. This would also include structural fires on ramps or in hangars that affects or could affect the safety of aircraft operations.

ALERT 3

 An aircraft crash, explosion, aircraft fire, or any other aircraft related disaster.

ALERT 0

 A condition or situation in which the security of the airport or an aircraft (potentially associated with in-flight or airborne operations) is threatened and requires law enforcement response. Examples include bomb threats, hostage situations, or other security threat conditions. The Incident Commander for an Alert 0 will typically be a law enforcement agency supervisor.

‘A’DESIGNATOR

 For any declared Alert 2 or 3, a request for automatic aid response will be declared as an Alert 2A or 3A. This results in an automatic response from community response agencies (Fire, Police, EMS, OEM, city management). The ‘A’ designator is typically used for aircraft emergencies with 9 passengers or more on board, other large aircraft, or at the Incident Commander’s discretion based on potential incident complexity.

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Notification

Implementation of the AEP during routine weekday business hours

 In the event of a disaster, the Director of Aviation or the Director’s designee shall have the authority to initiate the AEP either in its entirety or in a portion determined to be sufficient to handle the situation at hand.

Implementation of the AEP during non-business hours

 During non-business hours, it shall be the responsibility of the Airport personnel on duty, including Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, to declare a disaster and to initiate the AEP after they have consulted with the Director of Aviation or the Director’s designee.

 Based on the specific emergency and associated needs, the first representative of airport management on the scene, or Airport Police, shall begin making notifications to the various departments and agencies that will need to be involved during the emergency response.

o All of the agencies responding will be coordinated under the direction of the Incident Commander. Coordination and cooperation between the agencies and personnel will be continuous until such time as the incident has been terminated. The Incident Commander may differ depending on the type of emergency.

Response

 ARFF responds, assesses the situation and establishes command. Mutual aid will be requested as needed.

 The Operations Shift Coordinators responds and determines which airport movement areas need to be closed to ensure aircraft safety and to establish a safe access route for emergency responders.

 ARFF will begin firefighting and rescue operations as necessary.

Extended Operations

 ARFF will establish Incident Command and an incident command post.

 The Operations Shift Coordinators initiates notification to airport staff, government agencies, and airport tenants as required. Airport Operations will file NOTAMS as necessary.

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 The Operations Shift coordinators and Airport Police will assist with access control and provide escorts to the incident command post.

 Upon arrival, senior airport staff will report to the incident command post and emergency staff positions will be filled.

 Additional airport employees and tenants will stand-by and provide assistance if requested.

Recovery

 The Operations Shift Coordinators and Airport Facilities personnel will conduct damage assessment of the airfield movement area and affected airport structures.

 Airport Facilities personnel will commence repair operations.

 Upon release of wreckage by investigating authorities, the Operations Shift Coordinators will coordinate removal operations with the aircraft owner/operator.

Return to Normal Operation

 The Operations Shift Coordinators and Airport Facilities Personnel will conduct final safety inspections.

 Closed movement area surfaces will be re-opened and NOTAMS will be cancelled when surfaces are in compliance with Part 139.

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ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The following outlines what each organization or function on the airfield might be expected to perform in the case of an emergency.

Air carrier(s)/Aircraft operator(s)

 Provide full details of aircraft related information, as appropriate, to include number of persons, fuel, and dangerous goods on boards.

 Coordinate transportation, accommodations, and other arrangements for uninjured passengers.

 Coordinate utilization of their personnel and other supplies and equipment for all types of emergencies occurring at the airport.

 Perform duties in accordance with the air carrier’s Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act plan.

Air Traffic Control

 Contact ARFF service regarding aircraft incidents/accidents and provide them information relevant to the emergency. Provide ARFF vehicle operators with information regarding the last known position of the accident aircraft, the best estimate of the accident.

 Coordinate the movement of non-support aircraft away from any area on the airport which may be involved in an emergency.

 Coordinate the movement of support aircraft to/from the emergency scene.

Airport Authority/Management

 Assume responsibility for overall response and recovery operations once life, property, and safety matters have been mitigated. Until such time, the Fire Chief or designee will be the Incident Commander.

 Establish, promulgate, coordinate, maintain, and implement the AEP, to include assignment of responsibilities.

 Coordinate the closing of the airport or portions of the airport, when necessary, and initiate the dissemination of relevant safety-related information to the aviation users (NOTAMs).

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Airport Tenants

 Coordinate the use of their available equipment and supplies.

 Coordinate the use of their manpower that may have knowledge of the airport, aircraft, and other technical knowledge.

Animal Care/Control

 If necessary, Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAM&W) may be contacted for assistance in the removal, care, and recovery of wildlife that may be involved in an emergency.

 Requests for assistance and service to animal victims impacted by the emergency may be directed through the EOC.

Clergy

 Clergy may be called upon to provide comfort to casualties, relatives, and uninjured passengers.

 Arrangements for clergy should be made through the EOC so as not to duplicate effort from other providers of this service, such as the American Red Cross or the NTSB under the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act (ADFAA).

Communication Services

 Identify and designate private and public service agencies, personnel, equipment, and facilities that can be used to augment the airport’s communications capabilities.

 Identify repair capability available under emergency conditions.

 Coordinate and establish communications protocols, including frequency utilization, for use during emergency conditions.

Coroner

 Coordinate and provide body identification and other investigative activities.

Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs)

 Coordinate local EOP(s) with the AEP.

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 Consider role airport may have in support of state or regional defense or disaster response plans.

Emergency Medical Services

 Provide emergency medical services to the airport during emergency conditions to include triage, stabilization, first aid, medical care, and the transportation of injured.

 Coordinate planning, response, and recovery efforts with hospitals, fire and police departments, American Red Cross, Airport Operator, etc.

State or Local environmental Agency

 Provide response and recovery support for environmental and other hazardous material emergencies as defined by statute.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

 Provide technical support for related situations.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

 Certify and uphold the practices and procedures of the aviation industry.

 Provide investigation service in support of improving safety and enforcement of the regulations, as necessary.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

 Investigate any alleged or unexpected activities that may involve federal criminal offenses (usually related to bomb threats, hijackings, hostages, and dignitaries).

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFF)

 Manage and direct firefighting and rescue operations until life, property, and safety matters have been mitigated.

Government Authorities

 In order to avoid conflict and confusion between participants, the AEP should clearly define the obligation, controls, and limitations placed on the airport authority by

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government agencies. Post-accident investigation, unlawful seizure of aircraft, bomb threats and bombings may fall into jurisdiction other than that of the airport authority.

Hazardous Materials Response Team

 Provide response and recovery support for hazardous material emergencies as defined by statute.

Health and Medical

 Coordinate overall planning, response, and recovery efforts with hospitals, EMS, fire and police departments, American Red Cross, airport operator, etc. to ensure practicality and interoperability.

Hospital(s)

 Coordinate the hospital disaster plan with the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management and community EOP.

Mental Health Agencies

 Provide coordinated program for survivors, relatives, eyewitnesses and emergency response personnel for dealing with the possible long-term effects of the emergency.

Mutual Aid Agencies

 Coordinate and integrate emergency services into the AEP through mutual aid agreements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

 In some locations there are regulations or laws governing mutual aid activities and agreements.

National Weather Service

 Provide related technical support information in support of emergency response and recovery operations.

 Assist with alert and warning processes, particularly with weather related emergencies.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

 Conduct and control all accident investigations involving civil aircraft, or civil and military aircraft, within the United States, its territories and possessions.

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Police/Security

 Manage law enforcement resources and direct traffic control and law enforcement operations.

Post Office

 Ensure the security of the mail, protect postal property, and restore service.

Public Information/Media

 Gather, coordinate, and release factual information.

Public Work/Engineering

 Manage public works resources and direct public works operations (e.g. road maintenance, debris/trash removal, etc.).

 Coordinate with private sector utilities (e.g. power and gas) on shutdown and service restoration.

 Coordinate with private sector utilities and contractors for use of private sector resources in public works-related operations.

Red Cross

 Coordinate and provide support services to victims, their families, and to emergency responders.

Search and Rescue

 AFD will usually coordinate and provide search and rescue services, as needed, for aircraft incidents within its jurisdiction.

 Additional search and rescue resources needed beyond the capability or jurisdiction of AFD will be coordinated through the EOC.

All tasked individuals/organizations, including, but not limited to, those listed above:

 Maintain current internal personnel notification rosters and SOPs to perform assigned tasks.

 Analyze need and determine specific communications resource requirements.

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 Identify potential sources of additional equipment and supplies.

 Provide for continuity of operations by taking action to:

a) Ensure that lines of succession for key management positions are established to ensure continuous leadership and authority for emergency actions and decisions in emergency conditions.

b) Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport training, operational capabilities, and conducting emergency operations.

c) Protect emergency response staff:

i. Provide appropriate protective clothing and respiratory devices.

ii. Ensure adequate training on equipment and procedures.

iii. Provide security.

iv. Rotate staff or schedule time off to prevent burnout.

v. Make stress counseling available.

vi. Ensure the functioning of communication and other essential equipment.

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ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

Availability of Services and Support

 The availability of services and support for emergencies can be located in the organization and assignment of responsibilities section, AEP Hazard Specifics section, and the appendix section of the AEP. It is up to each individual department and involved agency to appropriately manage, monitor, and request additional resources as needed.

Mutual Aid Agreements

 All Fire and EMS Mutual Aid Agreements with other departments are maintained by the Fire Chief.

 All Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreements are maintained by their respective department, Amarillo Police Chief, Canyon Police Chief, Potter County Sheriff, Randall County Sheriff, or Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management.

Staffing – Assignments, Re-Assignments, and Volunteer Solicitation

 All Airport personnel will be expected to report to their respective stations during a major disaster or emergency to ensure the fullest extent of Airport Operational Capability. Many Airport personnel will have numerous primary or support responsibilities during an emergency.

 Airport Management will consult with incident-command and assign Airport personnel to specific duties that may not coincide with their normal day-to-day responsibilities.

 Un-trained volunteers will be taken as a last resort type option. Areas such as sandbagging for impending flood waters, preparing food for disaster workers, and collecting clothing for survivors are the type of responsibilities a volunteer may expect.

General Policies for Managing Resources, Record Keeping, Reporting, and Tracking Resources

 Each department within the City of Amarillo, including the Airport, is responsible for managing its own resources.

 Shared resources shall be managed by the City of Amarillo Purchasing Department.

 The Airport is subject to purchasing rules and procedures set forth by the City of Amarillo Purchasing Department. The Airport will be responsible for Airport resource procurement and recordkeeping in accordance with City of Amarillo purchasing policies.

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 All purchases and resource procurement made in support of emergency response will be tracked and documentation will be maintained by Airport Administration. All other agencies supporting the Airport during a major disaster/emergency will be responsible for their own record keeping and resources procurement.

 In the event Airport Administration is unable to stage operations for purchase and resource procurement tracking, the Purchasing Agent for the City of Amarillo may stage operations at the Emergency Operations Center.

Contact Information

 Reference Exhibit 1

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PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

General

This document is required and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and establishes guidance and procedures for organizations and individuals tasked to deal with emergency situations at the airport during the operation of air carrier aircraft. It is designed to minimize the possibility and extent of personal injury and property damage on the airport.

Schedule of Review

This plan shall be reviewed at least once every 12 consecutive calendar months with the agencies and individuals involved to ensure that all parties know their responsibilities and that all information in the plan is current. The Director of Aviation, or his/her designee, is responsible for the Airport Emergency Plan, and the Airport Operations department is responsible for plan development and maintenance. A scheduled review of the following will be conducted for accuracy:

 Telephone numbers contained in this AEP will be reviewed semi-annually.

 Radio frequencies, alert, and warning systems are checked on a regular basis.

 The entire AEP will be reviewed annually for errors and changes in policy and/or procedure.

 As policies and procedures change, the AEP will be updated as needed.

 Mutual aid agreements will be reviewed as specified in the agreement.

 Off-airport activity, especially road construction and closures, is checked regularly.

Training, Drills and Exercises

A full scale exercise of this plan will be conducted at least every 36 consecutive calendar months. A functional critique/feedback program will be in place and “lessons learned” will be incorporated into the planning the process. The Airport conducts annual reviews of the AEP through a tabletop scenario based exercise and updates to the AEP are made as necessary through the review process.

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AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES

The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is founded on a spectrum of ordinances and statues and is promulgated by the direction of the Amarillo City Council. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is contained within this plan to provide or request aid from other agencies or facilities. The airport is listed as having assisting responsibilities for four emergency support functions; transportation, resource support, health and medical and public information.

This plan is required under 14 CFR Part 139§325.

Amarillo Area Emergency Operations Plan “Basic Plan” contains a comprehensive list of Authorities, Inter-local Agreements, and Contracts.

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Command and Control

Purpose

The Command and Control section provides an overview of the mechanisms used by the Airport to direct and control response recovery activities. Command and Control provides for those activities essential to saving lives, protecting property, and restoring the airport to normal operations following an emergency situation.

Situation

The Airport is subject to many hazards that would require the use of a centralized emergency operations area, including:

 Aircraft incident or accident;

 Airfield or structural fire on airport property;

 Medical incidents;

 Security incidents;

 Public safety or security incidents requiring police response;

 Severe weather, including tornadoes, earthquakes, and flooding;

 Terminal building or airfield electrical failure;

 HazMat incidents;

 Crowd control

Assumptions

 Fire/EMS and law enforcement personnel may become quickly overwhelmed during an emergency.

 Mutual aid assistance and staff augmentation may be required, especially during the initial response phase of an emergency.

 Emergencies occurring outside of normal business hours may further reduce personnel and resources available to address an emergency.

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 Mutual aid assistance may be delayed or unavailable during large scale disasters or high call volume.

Operations

Incident Command Structure

 Fire, rescue, medical, and hazardous materials related incidents are directed by ARFF. During the initial response phase, ARFF will fill the role of Incident Commander.

 Police, security, and terrorism related incidents are directed by the law enforcement agency in command. During the initial response phase, the Airport Police Department Commander will fill the role of Incident Commander.

 As an incident progresses, a new Incident Commander or command staff position may be designated depending on the type of incident and qualifications of individuals filling each role.

 All personnel will be identified with ID badges, reflective vests, or other media to identify emergency function and ensure personnel safety.

Authority and Limitations

 The Incident Commander maintains authority to direct emergency operations in any manner required to protect life, safety, and property.

Relationship between the EOC and Incident Command Post

 The Incident Command Post (ICP) for airport emergencies is located at Fire Station #10 on airport property and is activated at the discretion of the Director of Emergency Management, Director of Aviation, or designee of either position.

 The ICP shall conduct all field emergency response efforts through coordination with the EOC, when active.

 When the EOC is active, emergency response operations will be coordinated between the ICP and the EOC.

 During incidents where the EOC is not utilized, the ICP shall coordinate and conduct all emergency response operations.

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Coordination between agencies

 Representatives from each agency will coordinate their agency’s response efforts with other agencies at the ICP and/or EOC.

 Department of Aviation staff radios are capable of communicating on frequencies utilized by other City of Amarillo emergency response agencies.

Emergency Response Structure

 Emergencies occurring on airport property shall be managed by designated command staff with the City of Amarillo Department of Aviation.

 Aviation emergencies occurring off airport property shall be managed by the jurisdiction in which the emergency occurs.

 When Department of Aviation equipment and personnel respond to an off-airport emergency, they will only render assistance as requested by the local jurisdiction’s Incident Commander.

Command and Control Systems

Centralized Command and Control

 When centralized command and control is utilized, emergency operations will be coordinated and conducted in the Primary EOC.

 Centralized command and control is primarily used during emergencies that may occur with some degree of advanced warning and large scale accidents or incidents.

 Typically, major aircraft accidents and other large scale or extended duration emergencies warrant the use of centralized command and control.

On-scene Command and Control

 When on-scene command and control is utilized, emergency operations will be conducted at the Incident Command Post at the Airport.

 On-scene command and control is primarily used during emergencies that occur with little to no advanced warning and are of limited duration and severity.

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 Large scale emergencies that occur with little to no advanced warning will initially be conducted using on-scene command and control. When sufficient staff becomes available, command will be transferred to the EOC where centralized command and control operations begin.

 Typically, small scale medical incidents, fire calls, and minor aircraft emergencies warrant the use of on-scene command and control. An incident command post may be established by the Incident Commander, as required.

Single Command

 Single command is utilized for most incidents at the airport including small-scale police and medical incidents requiring limited mutual aid assistance.

 During single command operations, ARFF (medical and fire/rescue incidents) or the Airport Police (law enforcement related incidents) will direct operations as the Incident Commander.

 Single command is typically utilized during on-scene command and control operations.

Incident Command

 Unified command is utilized for major incidents occurring at the airport including mass casualty incidents and large passenger aircraft emergencies requiring mutual aid assistance from multiple agencies.

 During unified command operations, ARFF (medical and fire/rescue incidents) or the Airport Police (law enforcement related incidents) will coordinate the direction of operations with command representatives of each participating agency.

 Unified command is typically utilized during centralized command and control operations. This command may use an ICP or EOC depending on the severity of the incident.

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Emergency Operations Center

 The primary EOC for aircraft accidents is the City’s primary EOC at the Simms Municipal Building at 808 S. Buchanan St in Amarillo. The secondary EOC is at Randall County Fire Station #1 at 1111 E. Loop 335 in Amarillo. In the event the primary EOC is unavailable, the secondary EOC would become primary.

 All entry points to the EOC/ICP are secured and only authorized individuals with proper access media may gain entry into the EOC/ICP. Other individuals must be escorted.

 The EOC contains at least one television connected to cable TV receivers. Weather, major and local news networks can be monitored as needed.

 The Airport Operations Center has monitors available to monitor cameras in the airport closed circuit television network.

 The EOC contains data hook-ups for laptop computers, outside telephones, fax machine, maps, LCD projector and screen, large conference table with chairs, restrooms, and kitchen facilities.

Incident Command Staff Positions

Incident Commander

 Responsible for the direction and control of personnel and equipment and provide for the overall management at a specific incident scene, including public safety and public information.

 During minor incidents the Incident Commander normally handles scene safety and liaison with outside agencies.

 The Incident Commander may designate Command Staff functions as required.

Operations Section Chief

 Responsible for coordinating the operations function including tactical operations at the incident scene with actions performed in accordance with the incident-specific action plan.

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Planning Section Chief

 Responsible for coordinating the planning function including the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information regarding the incident, as well as the status of resources used and needed at the incident scene.

 Responsible for developing an Incident Action Plan. Depending on the size of the incident, the plan may be written or oral.

The Logistics Section Chief

 Responsible for coordinating the logistics function including facilities, services, personnel, equipment, and materials required to support the incident.

The Finance Chief

 Responsible for coordinating the finance/administration function including incident cost tracking, cost analysis, evaluation of other financial considerations and assuring appropriate reimbursement processes are initiated.

The Safety Officer

 Responsible for monitoring and assessing the safety hazards, unsafe situations response personnel may be exposed to, and develop and enforce measures to ensure their safety.

The Public Information Officer

 Responsible for interfacing with the media and other appropriate agencies including developing and disseminating complete and accurate information applicable to the incident.

The Liaison Officer

 Responsible for serving as a point of contact with assisting or coordinating agencies to help avoid duplication of efforts and to ensure each agency is allowed to perform what it does best. The Liaison Officer will typically be a representative of OEM that is sent to the ICP to communicate between the ICP and EOC, as required.

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Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

ARFF (Amarillo Fire Department)

 When notified of an emergency, respond to the incident scene with appropriate personnel and firefighting/rescue equipment in accordance with standard operating procedure.

 Identify an initial Incident Commander and designate personnel to report to the Incident Command Post, if activated; assign appropriate personnel to Incident Command staff functions, as appropriate.

 Perform Incident Command duties at the scene of the incident, as appropriate.

 Manage fire/rescue resources, direct fire operations, conduct necessary rescue operations, and determine the need to evaluate the area in the vicinity of the scene or to initially shelter in place.

 Alert emergency response personnel of the presence of hazards at the scene.

 Additional responsibilities are addressed in Section 7 and the hazard specific sections of the plan.

Director of Aviation

 The Director of Aviation may request activation of the EOC and advise his/her designee to make all pertinent disaster/emergency notifications.

 The Director of Aviation is the IC after the scene is secured and ARFF relinquishes control and has overall responsibility for direction and control until normal operation resumes.

 The Director of Aviation may activate and report to the ICP at Fire Station #10.

 Directs all tasked organizations to ensure appropriate response in accordance with established plans and procedures.

 Provide overall direction of response operations until an emergency scene is established and an Incident Commander assumes this responsibility.

 Designates an Incident Commander to direct tactical operations at the emergency scene, as appropriate.

 Designate an Incident Commander to direct operations at the ICP, as appropriate.

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 Directs implementation of protective actions (evacuation/sheltering) for airport employees, tenants, visitors, as appropriate.

 Terminate response operations and release personnel, when appropriate.

Law Enforcement

 When notified of an emergency, respond to the incident scene with appropriate personnel and law enforcement equipment in accordance with standard operating procedure.

 Identify an initial Incident Commander and designate personnel to report to the Incident Command Post, if activated; assign appropriate personnel to Incident Command staff functions, as appropriate.

 Perform Incident Command duties at the scene of the incident, as appropriate.

 Keep the Incident Commander and EOC/ICP informed of scene status, as appropriate.

 Manage law enforcement resources and directs law enforcement operations such as: traffic control, evacuation assistance, scene access control, scene security, damage assessment.

 Additional responsibilities are addressed in Section 6 and the hazard specific sections of this plan.

Facilities

 When notified of an emergency situation, send response personnel, equipment, and vehicles to the scene, staging area, or other location, when requested.

 Perform Incident Command duties at the scene, as appropriate.

 Keep the Incident Commander and EOC/ICP informed of scene status, as appropriate.

 Manage public works resources and directs public works operations such as: debris collection and removal, damage assessment, provide emergency generators, fuel, lighting, barricades, sanitation facilities, and coordinate with utility companies, as necessary.

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Airport Operations Shift Coordinators

 Supports Incident Command as logistical support and airfield responsibilities.

Health and Medical Coordinator

 When notified, send a representative to the EOC, if activated.

 Coordinates health and medical activities of all response organizations involved in providing medical assistance at the scene.

 Coordinate and provide Critical Incident Stress Management and counseling.

 Additional responsibilities are addressed in Section 8 and the hazard specific sections.

Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare

 When requested, send personnel to the scene and/or EOC.

 Manages efforts to meet animal service needs, such as: rescue and capture of animals that have escaped confinement, care for injured, sick, and stray animals, dispose of dead animals, and activate emergency response teams as needed.

Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement

 The Director of Public Communications for the City of Amarillo, or designee, will serve as the public relations committee.

 The public relations committee is responsible for disseminating information regarding direction and control issues.

 The Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement is the point of contact for all news media.

 The Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement will coordinate all airport news releases in accordance with the Emergency Public Information Annex in the City Emergency Operations Plan.

 Additional responsibilities are addressed in Section 4 and the hazard specific sections of this plan.

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Administration and Logistics

Reporting of Expenditures

 All department and agencies shall maintain records summarizing the use of personnel, equipment, and supplies during the response to day-to-day incidents to obtain an estimate of annual emergency response costs that can be used to prepare future department or agency budgets or for reimbursement for allowable response and recovery costs from the State and/or Federal government.

 All damage to airport facilities and equipment shall be thoroughly documented via photo, video, for reimbursement and insurance claim purposes. If sufficient notification of a disaster exists, airport facilities shall be documented prior to the event.

 All records of damaged equipment and facilities, resource consumption, and invoices shall be forwarded to the City of Amarillo Purchasing Department for tracking.

Reporting to Emergency Management Agencies

 All events related to the emergency shall be chronologically logged by each responding department and agency. The information reported in the logs shall be forwarded to Amarillo Area OEM, as required.

 Routine and emergency status reports from field operations personnel shall be reported to the EOC, as required. Status information shall be forwarded to other emergency management agencies, as required.

 Airport status updates shall be submitted to the FAA, TSA, NTSB, FEMA, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Division of Emergency Management, as required.

 Mutual aid agencies shall report status updates and coordinate response efforts with their respective EOC, as required.

Support Arrangements

 Emergency access to food and beverages is available upon request from Tailwinds Concessionaire and other local restaurants.

 Emergency fuel, equipment, and generators are available through the Airport or City of Amarillo Facilities departments.

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 The Airport terminal building, airfield lighting vault, airport fire station, ATCT, and navigational aids are all equipped with back-up electrical generators.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Communications

Purpose

The Communications section provides information on how of the Airport will establish, maintain, augment, and provide redundancy for all types of communication devices needed during emergency response operations.

Situation and Assumptions/Operations

Situation

 Activation of emergency communication systems can occur during any type of airport emergency. Each type of emergency requires different types of communication systems to address the emergency. Section 3, Alert Notification and Warning, details the types of situations that warrant activation of emergency communications. Most alert notification and warning systems can also serve as emergency communication systems. The airport presents unique operating conditions. High noise levels, multiple organizations operating on the airport, air traffic control communications systems, security requirements, and airfield operations present additional challenges to address on the airport.

Assumptions

 Large-scale emergency operations usually require a communications capability beyond the normal capacities of the equipment at the airport.

 A city-wide or county-wide disaster may overwhelm the communications capability of the City of Amarillo radio network.

 Depending on the type of emergency, communications support from local emergency response agencies may or may not be available.

 Individual response organizations will maintain operational control of their own communications systems while coordinating with the ICP or EOC during emergency response and recovery operations.

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Operations

 Communications between the EOC, Incident Command Post, and field units are primarily conducted through the City of Amarillo radio network.

 As an alternate, cellular phones and runners may be used, if necessary.

 The City of Amarillo radio network is a trunked radio system comprised of multiple antennae located throughout the cities of Amarillo and Canyon, as well as Potter and Randall counties and is continually monitored by a third party vendor.

 All responding units will use plain language in all radio communications. The use of specialized terminology (10 codes, police, fire, and aviation jargon) will be avoided when possible.

 Airport staff radios are capable of interoperable communications between Airport staff, Amarillo Emergency Communications Center (AECC), OEM, City of Amarillo, Potter County, and Randall County public safety agencies.

 The Airport and Airport PD normally use their own communications frequencies on the City of Amarillo radio network on a daily basis. Each airport owned vehicle is equipped with one of these radios and the Airport supplements these with hand-held radios for each staff member.

 City of Amarillo vehicles, including ARFF, are equipped with aviation radios to communicate with the ATCT.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Airport Management

 Designate a Communications Coordinator, when required.

 Ensure adequate and appropriate communication systems are in place.

Communications Coordinator

 Manages communications from the Airport Operations Center and supervise all personnel assigned.

 Supports media center communications, as needed.

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 Ensures communications section in the AOC has the capability to sustain operations around the clock.

 Ensures a chronological event log is developed and maintained.

 Establish a secondary communications center with Amarillo Emergency Communications Center, if needed.

Tasked Organizations

 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with their organization personnel performing field operations.

 Keep EOC/ICP informed of their respective operations at all times.

 Ensure redundant and interoperable communications capability.

 Clear, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal operations or storage.

Administration and Logistics

 Utilization and records of radio equipment on the City of Amarillo radio network is tracked at AECC.

 Accounting and reimbursement procedures will be implemented in accordance with each responding agency’s policies and procedures.

 Frequencies that may be utilized during a disaster are as follows:

o ATCT

. 118.3 (Tower)

. 121.9 (Ground)

. 121.65 (Discreet Emergency Frequency)

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o City of Amarillo

. See Exhibit 5

 The Amateur Radio Service (ARES) and RACES may be activated upon request from the EOC and, when activated, may communicate with the EOC and National Weather Service.

 Emergency personnel contact information for Airport staff and tenants is contained in Exhibit 1.

 If communications equipment becomes unserviceable, it shall be sent to an authorized repair facility for immediate repair.

Plan Development and Maintenance.

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential functions within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Alert Notification and Warning

Purpose

The Alert and Warning section will identify the methods and sequences to be used in notifying all appropriate personnel of the emergency as well as those in the immediate vicinity. This section will describe the Alert and warning system available at the airport as well as who is responsible for activation, deactivation, and testing. The ability to direct emergency forces through alert and warning communication is essential to effective operations in an emergency.

Situation and Assumptions

The various alert notification and warning system notifications at the Airport are designed for use in emergency and non-emergency systems. The systems are capable of handling airport emergencies without substantial limitation.

Common incidents that warrant activation of alert and warning systems

 Aircraft accident or incident

 Airfield or structural fire on airport property

 Medical incidents

 Security incidents

 Public safety or security incidents requiring police response

Common incidents requiring coordination with off-airport agencies

 Aircraft accidents

 Medical incidents requiring transport to a hospital

 Mass casualty incidents

 Arrest requiring transport to detention facility

 Structural fire beyond the capability of Fire Station #10

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Assumptions and Special Operating Concerns

 Airport staff may become overwhelmed during an emergency and request for aid from outside agencies may be necessary.

 The Public Address System in the terminal building may be used to notify the public of an emergency at the Airport.

 Terminal building evacuations may result in general public accessing the AOA and security sensitive areas.

 Special needs groups may require additional assistance during an emergency.

 Individuals may ignore or not fully understand alert and warning messages.

 The NWS will issue watches and warnings through NOAA weather radio stations and local news media outlets.

 The EOC may activate the mass notification system if a major community emergency occurs.

Operations

 The Airport Operations Center is staffed 24 hours per day and will initiate emergency notifications to airport personnel, OEM, and City of Amarillo management through a combination of Everbridge notifications (text message, telephone call, and email), telephone calls, and the City of Amarillo radio network.

 Mutual aid requests for fire, medical, and law enforcement are requested by ARFF, Airport Police, or the Airport Operations Center.

 Airport tenants involved or affected by an emergency are contacted by the Airport Operations Center.

 For incidents requiring notification to the FAA, the Director of Aviation or designee will notify the Southwest Regional Operations Center at (817) 222-5006.

 Major aircraft or security incidents are reported to the TSA Lubbock Coordination Center at (806) 740-8016. Local TSA management will be contacted by the Airport Operations Center via telephone.

 For incidents requiring notification to the NTSB, the Director of Aviation or designee will notify the NTSB 24-hour Response Operations Center at (844) 373-9922.

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 News media requests and notifications will be addressed by Incident Command.

 The general public utilizing the airport will be notified of emergency conditions through public address system announcements.

 The Airport and its tenants employ bilingual employees that can speak English and Spanish. Bilingual employees are available to assist Spanish-speaking passengers. Limited English Proficient passengers will be guided to emergency exits by Airport or tenant employees.

 Individuals working in high noise areas will be notified of an emergency by Airport or Airline employees.

Alert and Warning Systems

 City of Amarillo Radio Network

o The radio system at the Airport consists of 2 primary base stations, portable handheld units, and units mounted in airport vehicles. This radio system is part of the larger radio network owned by the City of Amarillo.

o 2 primary base stations are located in the Airport Operations Center with the capability to transmit and receive all City of Amarillo radio network frequencies.

o Fire Station #10 is equipped with a base unit capable of transmitting and receiving all City of Amarillo radio network frequencies.

o Portable handheld units are issued to airport staff and are carried when by on-duty personnel.

o A complete failure of the City of Amarillo radio network is highly unlikely due to the digital trunking system capability spread across 2 counties. Each antenna is capable of maintaining communications for the radio network.

o In the event the City of Amarillo radio network completely fails, airport personnel can communicate through cellular telephones.

 Airport Crash Phone

o The crash phone is a direct telephone line in the tower cab that goes directly to Fire Station #10 (ARFF), which sounds an alarm.

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o The crash phone system has speakers located throughout the Airport Administration Offices that alert the Director of Aviation, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Airport Operations Shift Coordinators, Airport Operations Center and Airport Police Department. This system is tested daily.

o The crash phone is monitored 24 hours per day; however, it may only be used while ATCT is open from 0600 – 0000 local daily.

 Airport Operations Center Telephone Line

o The telephone line for the Airport Operations Center (806) 335-4403 is provided to all airport tenants, airport employees, ATCT, and other agencies that may need to report an emergency situation to the airport.

o The telephone line is monitored 24 hours per day in the Airport Operations Center. Emergency information is collected from the caller and appropriate personnel are dispatched to respond.

o Aircraft incidents and accidents may be reported through the Airport Operations Center in the event ATCT is closed.

o OEM will contact the Airport Operations Center in the event a hazardous materials incident occurs adjacent to the airport or if airport operations may be disrupted by such incident.

 Fire Alarm Systems

o The Airport fire alarm panel in the terminal building is monitored 24 hours per day. The fire alarm monitoring system is designed as a redundant two panel system with locations at opposite ends of the terminal facility. The primary monitoring panel is located in IDF 1 and the secondary is located in the Airport Operations Center. All alarms are dispatched to the Airport Operations Center. Emergency alarms are inspected and reported to the fire department. Non- emergency alarms are inspected and reported to the fire alarm maintenance contractor. Fire alarm strobe lights and speakers are located throughout the terminal building.

o System malfunctions will be reported for immediate repair. No alternate system exists for fire monitoring and protection.

o The use of an audible alarm tone and flashing strobe lights provides a universal indication of a fire alarm regardless of language.

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o Hearing impaired individuals may be notified of a fire through strobe lights in the terminal building that visually indicate a fire alarm. In addition, alarm messages can be displayed on all flight information displays in the terminal building.

o Speakers throughout the terminal building broadcast alarm tones and evacuation messages during a fire alarm. Additional information and instructions can be broadcast through the public-address system.

 Public Address System

o The public address system is primarily used for routine paging by the airport and its tenants. It covers the entire public area of the terminal building, including the arrival and departure curb and ground transportation. This system has the capacity to play pre-recorded messages on a schedule set by the Airport Operations Center.

o Public address paging stations are located at gate podiums on the concourse, ticket counters, and the baggage claim area. All of these stations have the ability to page the entire terminal building.

o To aid hearing impaired individuals, as well as in the event of a system failure, emergency messages can be transmitted visually on the Flight Information Display System (FIDS) monitors located throughout the terminal building. Airport and airline staff will announce the messages to the public.

 Flight Information Display System

o The Flight Information Display System (FIDS) allows airlines to enter, update, and display flight schedules on monitors located throughout the terminal building. The program can be accessed through an internet web browser. The visual paging function allows a message to be created which will scroll along the bottom of selected displays.

o The system can be accessed by all users through computers at the airline ticket counters, the concourse, and the Airport Operations Center. Only the Airport Operations Center and the Airport IT department have the ability to program visual messages. These users can access the system at any location in the airport.

o Flight information display monitors are located at gate podiums, ticket counters, and baggage carousels.

o If the flight information displays fail, signs will be placed in the terminal building as needed.

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o Currently, no pre-recorded messages exist for emergency situations. Messages are in development with the installation contractor as of the development of this document.

o To aid visually impaired individuals, emergency messages will be verbally transmitted through the public address system.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Airport Management

 Identify individuals and organizations responsible to activate alert and warning systems.

 Ensure alert and warning systems are functioning properly and develop contingency plans in the event of a system failure.

Airport Tenants

 Notify company personnel, including recall staff, sending non-essential personnel home, and alert company headquarters.

 Suspend normal business activities.

 Make resources available to assist with the emergency, as requested.

 Alert and Assist customers and passengers in evacuation operations.

 Secure aircraft parked at the gate or on the ramp, as required.

All Tasked Organizations

 Notify company personnel, including recall staff, sending non-essential personnel home, and alert company headquarters.

 Suspend normal business activities.

 Evacuate company facilities, if required.

 As necessary, augment the alert and warning system through the use of vehicles or personnel equipped with public address systems to deliver the alert and warning message.

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Administration and Logistics

 See Exhibit 1 for Airport Personnel and Tenant contact information.

 See Exhibit 2 for a map of the Alert and Warning System.

 See Exhibit 3 for a grid map of the Airport.

 See Exhibit 5 for City Radio Frequencies.

Testing of alert and warning systems

 The City of Amarillo radio network is heavily utilized daily by Airport and ARFF personnel. Troubleshoot and maintenance is coordinated though the installation contractor and the City Radio shop.  The airport crash phone system is a dedicated telephone line between the ATCT and Fire Station #10 and is tested daily. The system is maintained by the Airport Information Technology department.  The fire alarm system is equipped with a self-monitoring function. It alerts the Airport Operations Center of any system malfunction. Thorough fire system inspections are conducted on an ongoing basis as required by state and local fire codes.  The public-address system is heavily utilized daily. Any malfunctions discovered will be reported to and addressed by the Airport Information Technology department.  The flight information data display system is heavily utilized daily. Any malfunctions discovered will be reported to and addressed by the Airport Information Technology department.  If alert and warning equipment becomes unserviceable, the alternate systems listed for each primary system will be used until repairs are made.  The alert and warning systems usage time shall be limited in duration to maintain availability, when possible. The current equipment is capable of handling multiple incidents. Additional equipment will be requested from outside agencies, including private agencies, to provide alert and warning functions, as needed.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Emergency Public Information

Purpose

The EPI section will describe the means, organizations, and processes that Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport and the City of Amarillo will use to provide timely, accurate, and useful information/instructions before, during, and after a disaster/emergency.

Situation

 Public information is most critical during aircraft accidents including arriving, departing, and en-route flights. Terminal fires, airfield closures due to emergencies, natural disasters, and long-term power failures also warrant implementing emergency public information functions.

 Notification to media organizations is conducted through press releases made by the Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement. These press releases may be faxed or emailed to the newsroom of local television, radio, and newspaper organizations. Direct telephone calls to each newsroom may be used.

 Between television, radio, and newspaper organizations, the broadcast area includes but is not limited to the Amarillo and Canyon metropolitan area, as well as, Potter and Randall counties.

 The listing of television, radio, and newspaper organizations serving the Airport and the jurisdiction surrounding is available in the City of Amarillo EOP.

 Dissemination of emergency public information may be hindered by hazards that face the airport. Natural disasters may render telecommunications infrastructure unserviceable. Major media events may cause communications systems to be overwhelmed by high volume.

 Individuals requiring special assistance, during an emergency will be assisted by the nearest Airport employee or an employee of an Airport tenant. CCTV monitoring of the terminal building will be utilized to verify all persons have been safely evacuated.

 New airport employees receive preparedness training on emergency operations and airport employees participate in the annual review, tabletop exercises, and full-scale exercises.

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Assumptions

 Local media will cooperate in placing the Airport and community’s need for emergency public information ahead of the need for news coverage in the initial response phase of the emergency.

 Some events, including forecast events, can bring a significant number of media personnel and equipment to the airport. This will create heavy demands for emergency public information and may require augmentation.

 External media will be interested less in detail than in human interest stories of universal appeal and quick impact.

 Preparedness of individuals at the Airport is considered to be low, due to the transient nature of the population. Events with advanced notice of impact may result in a higher level of preparation for all individuals at the Airport.

 People will demand additional information and call the airport directly to get it, potentially overwhelming Airport staff.

Operations

General

 Airport Management or Incident Command has the authority to activate the emergency public information function.

 Emergency public information operations are primarily activated during aircraft accidents, security threat, or after a natural disaster affecting the airport. Emergency public information operations will also be activated under any situation that substantially affects operations at the Airport.

 Organization members may be notified by emergency text message or direct telephone call. Members shall report to the EOC or a location specified by the Public Information Officer.

 Priorities for emergency public information will be given as follows: production and dissemination of information, response to public inquiry, rumor control, and media relations.

 The designated Public Information Officer will be the single-point of contact to focus on specific emergency-related information as it relates to the Airport’s response activities and to provide positive and reassuring information when possible.

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Impending Event Readiness

 Coordinate emergency public information operations with Airport Management.

 Establish and maintain contact with the media, as required.

 Provide preparedness information and any instructions, as directed by Airport Management.

 Arrange for the accelerated printing of any required public information material, as required.

 Monitor local media.

 Augment public inquiry and/or media relations staff, if needed.

 Set up additional facilities for emergency public information operations, as required.

 Emergency message content includes the hazard, estimated area and time of expected incident, property protection measures, evacuation instructions, any other relevant emergency information, and a method of contacting the Airport for additional information.

Limited Warning Available

 Coordinate with Airport Management to determine what protective actions will be taken.

 Prepare stand-by emergency public information instructions with particulars of the event.

 Coordinate with EOC staff members to ensure warning systems are activated as necessary and emergency public information is disseminated.

 Monitor local media.

 Emergency message content (particulars) includes the type of hazard and risks posed to people and property, area at risk and predicted time of impact, protective action instructions, and reference any visual information at-hand.

 Provide detailed information to be disseminated to the permanent and transient airport population for the emergency at-hand to include what to do and how to do it.

a) Coordinate with appropriate community emergency management agencies (OEM) if protective actions are such that impact the surrounding community.

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After Impact

 Establish and maintain contact with local media. Provide relevant information and instructions as approved by Airport Management.

 Monitor local media reports and telephone inquiries for accuracy and respond as appropriate to prevent and/or correct rumors.

 Augment public inquiry and/or media staff relations as necessary.

 Compile a chronological timeline of incident related events.

 Message content includes an assessment of the current situation, as well as current response actions initiated and in-progress.

 Provide information in coordination with local OEM including where/how to get help, health hazards information, key telephone numbers, website addresses, and current response actions.

Media Operations at the Airport

 The designated parking/staging area for arriving media organizations is in the Uber/Lyft (Transportation Network Company) parking lot at the corner of Rosenwald Dr. and Airport Blvd adjacent to the main entrance of the Airport.

 The PIO may augment public information staff with external organizations on an as- needed basis.

 The PIO will provide credentials to media representatives on an as-needed basis.

 Media access to the scene is at the discretion of the Incident Commander with authorization from the involved air carrier and Airport Management. Airport Operations personnel and Airport Police will coordinate access routes and set-up locations for media on Airport Property.

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Internal Coordination

 Emergency public information efforts are coordinated through the Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement which serves as the designated Public Information Officer for the Airport. The PIO serves as the sole source of official emergency public information disseminated through the media to the public.

 All information should flow into and out of the EOC. PIO’s of other agencies shall coordinate their efforts through the Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement.

Inter-jurisdictional Coordination

 Coordination with local government agencies will be provided on an as-needed basis. Local agencies involved in an emergency at the Airport will coordinate all media activities through the Airport PIO. Information concerning a particular air carrier shall be coordinated through the local station manager. If the involved air carrier is not an airport tenant, information concerning that particular air carrier shall be coordinated through Airport Management.

 The Airport will coordinate emergency public information with state and local emergency management organizations as required. During large scale disasters, the Airport will send status updates to requesting agencies for purposes of information and dissemination.

 In the event of federal involvement, the Airport will participate in the Joint Information Center (JIC) and comply with emergency public information requirements specified in the Federal Response Plan.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Airport Management

 Serve as the primary spokesperson before media or delegate to the Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement (PIO).

 Serve as the final approval authority to release emergency instructions or information, or delegate to the Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement (PIO).

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 In cases where Incident Command has been established, provide policy guidance on the transfer of authority to release information from the ICP to the EOC.

o Designate location for media briefings.

o Approve implementation of special provisions for media convergence.

Office of Public Communications and Community Engagement (PIO)

 Assume the role of Airport Public Information Officer.

 Manage all aspects of emergency public information on behalf of Airport Management.

 Assume emergency public information functions delegated by Airport Management.

 Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of emergency public information materials.

 Ensure timely and appropriate coordination with off-airport emergency public information personnel.

 Brief public affairs officers who go to the incident site.

 Schedule news conferences, interviews, and other media access.

 Supervise the media center.

 Assign personnel to monitor all media reports for accuracy.

 Coordinate rumor control activity.

 Maintain a chronological timeline of emergency events.

Local Media Organizations

 Store/maintain advance emergency packets for release at the Airport PIO request.

 Verify field reports of the emergency’s development with the Airport PIO.

 Cooperate in any public education efforts.

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Volunteer Organizations

 Provide support to public inquiry telephone lines, as requested by the PIO.

 Provide support in disseminating printed emergency public information material as requested by the PIO.

Tasked Organizations

 Provide information as requested by the PIO.

 Clear all emergency-related news releases with the Airport PIO.

 Provide public affairs officers to support emergency public information activities as requested by the PIO.

 Refer media inquiries to the PIO.

Administration and Logistics

Administration

 Information gathering involves receiving information from units in the field, public inquiries, media inquiries, research, and information from organizations involved in the emergency. Production and dissemination of the gathered information is conducted by the PIO in the EOC.

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 Public Information staff can monitor media coverage and rumors from the EOC. Televisions and computers are available in the EOC to observe news channels and their websites for accuracy.

 The Airport Operations Center will handle public and media inquiries. Only information authorized by the PIO will be disseminated. Requests for additional information shall be forwarded to the Public Information staff in the EOC.

 The PIO will provide news media with any information to update the public on emergency measures in place, which would impact the public and/or site conditions of the incident.

Logistics

 Airport staff shall handle all core emergency public information functions. Additional communications specialists through the Office of Public Communications and Community Involvement may be utilized to augment Airport staff to answer public inquiries and take media requests. Other organizations involved in the emergency will assist in emergency public information functions as required.

 The base facility for conducting emergency public information functions is the EOC, if activated. If not activated, the Airport Operations Center will serve in this role. Both locations offer numerous outside telephone lines, fax machine, computers, and televisions for use in emergency public information.

 The media organizations contacting the airport for official information shall be directed to the EOC. An airport official or PIO will communicate updated information for release on a periodic basis. The primary indoor location will be the EOC located in Downtown Amarillo.

 Agreements with suppliers for materials and equipment in support of the emergency public information function are handled through the City of Amarillo Purchasing Department.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Protective Actions

Purpose

The Protective Actions section will describe the measures taken by the Airport to eliminate and/or reduce public exposure to the consequences of an emergency or disaster. Appropriate actions are determined by the Incident Commander based on the type and severity of each incident. The public at the Airport will be safely evacuated or safely sheltered in an area determined appropriate by the Incident Commander. Protective actions may be instituted for the entire Airport or may be more localized (individual hangars, buildings, terminal, etc.).

Situation and Assumptions

 Typical airport emergencies that require implementation of protective action include terminal building fires, hazardous materials incidents, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters.

 Areas subject to Potential Protective Actions

o Terminal Building – fires and acts of terrorism pose the greatest risk to public safety inside the terminal building.

o Aircraft Loading Areas – hazardous materials incidents pose the greatest risk to aircraft loading areas. Large quantities of aviation fuel and other hazardous liquids are abundant on airport fuel farms, the air carrier ramp, and FBO facilities.

o All Airport Property – trees and vegetation on and around airport property are subject to wildfires caused by drought and lightning storms. Flooding and high winds can affect the entire airport during severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Hazardous Materials

 The most abundant source of hazardous material on airport property is aviation fuel. Jet A and 100LL fuel is used, stored, and transported to and from the fuel farm located on airport property.

 Other hazardous materials found in aircraft, equipment, and facilities located on the airport contains smaller quantities of hazardous materials such as hydraulic fluid, motor oil, gasoline, diesel, aircraft paints, and paint stripper.

 The Terminal Evacuation Plan is outlined in Exhibit 4.

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 Individuals with special needs will be assisted by the nearest airport employee. CCTV scans will be used to identify individuals requiring assistance during an emergency. Appropriate personnel will be dispatched to assist, as required.

 Upon evacuation of the Airport, the public shall follow designated evacuation routes (if applicable) and instructions of OEM. This applies to situations where community disaster plans are implemented.

Assumptions

 Planned protective actions shall be proactively implemented when sufficient warning time exists for a hazard.

 Response organizations are aware of resource requirements necessary to implement protective actions.

 Transient personnel may require assistance in carrying out protective actions.

 Some individuals will ignore protective action recommendations, regardless of the threat.

 Incident Command shall determine whether to shelter or evacuate people when incidents occur with little or no warning.

 In some emergency situations Incident Command may elect to shelter people in place rather than evacuate.

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Operations

General

 Appropriate protective actions are determined based on the characteristics of the hazard or threat including its magnitude, intensity, speed of onset, duration, and impact to the Airport.

 Hazards that allow ample time to implement protective actions typically involve the closure and evacuation of the Airport. During these incidents, the Incident Command Post at the Airport will be activated. Protective action decisions are initiated and implemented through the EOC.

 Hazards with little to no warning can be handled through the use of a full or partial evacuation and/or sheltering. Incident Command will determine the appropriate protective action to employ based on the nature of the hazard.

Sheltering

 In-place sheltering will be used when Incident Command determines evacuation exposes people to a greater risk of injury and/or illness. The limited availability of evacuation resources may be a determining factor in the decision making process.

 Incident Command has the authority to initiate a sheltering order in situations involving limited or no advance warning.

 The Public Address System in the terminal building is the primary method used to alert the public at the Airport to take protective action. Other alert notification and warning functions, outlined in Section 3 of this plan, may be implemented.

 Airport personnel will secure entrance points, including locking entrance doors, as necessary. Air conditioning and air handling equipment can be disabled by Facilities personnel from a remote terminal located in the maintenance office. Disabling air handling equipment will close off outside air sources to the terminal building.

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Evacuation

 Evacuation will be used when Incident Command determines remaining in the terminal building will expose people to a greater risk of injure and/or illness. The terminal building is the most likely building to be evacuated.

 Individuals with special needs will be assisted by the nearest airport employee. CCTV scans will be used to identify individuals requiring assistance during an emergency. Appropriate personnel will be dispatched to assist, as required.

 Evacuation options are addressed in Exhibit 4, Terminal Evacuation Plan.

 Transportation for evacuees will be provided through the use of airport buses, taxis, shuttle buses, as necessary.

 Evacuation efforts will be coordinated with surrounding communities through communication with each jurisdiction’s EOC. Upon leaving airport property, evacuees will follow procedures and instructions of local emergency management agencies.

 Access to evacuated areas will be controlled through the airport access control system, barricades, and/or law enforcement officers (Airport Police or Amarillo Police).

 Protection to property left in place by people during an evacuation will be provided by securing access doors to

 Inter-jurisdictional relationships between OEM and emergency management organizations in neighboring communities to facilitate movement and shelter of evacuees are established and maintained by OEM and activated by the EOC.

Organizations and Assignment of Responsibilities

Airport Management

 Issue a statement on the Airport’s policy on evacuation, including the policy regarding those people who do not comply with evacuation instructions.

 Issue protective action instructions when appropriate.

 Designate a Protective Action Coordinator

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Protective Action Coordinator

 Reviews known information about the emergency situation and make recommendations to Airport Management.

 Identify methods of transportation, evacuation routes, and coordinates with the EOC, when necessary.

Law Enforcement

 Provide traffic control during evacuation operations.

 Provide security to evacuated/sheltered areas and facilities.

 Control access to evacuated/sheltered areas.

Airport Operations Center

 Disseminate protective action instructions, materials, and information.

Tasked Organizations

 Make provisions to protect and secure facilities in the area(s) affected by the protective action.

 Identify and make provisions to relocate organizational equipment and supplies that will be moved from an evacuation area.

Administration and Logistics

Administration

 Records associated with implementing protective actions are created and maintained digitally by agents in the Airport Operations Center. Incident reports are created and maintained by Airport Police and/or the Fire Department for each incident.

 Hazards involving sufficient advanced notice are managed through the EOC. The EOC solicits status updates from the Airport and its tenants and distributes this information to City Management. The reports contain information related to closed airport facilities, reduction in business activity, and an anticipated hazard timeline.

 Maps depicting evacuation routes and staging points is contained in Exhibit 4, Terminal Evacuation Plan.

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Logistics

 The airport contains sufficient supplies and equipment to sustain operations and meet the needs of individuals for short-term sheltering at the Airport. The Airport has an agreement with food-service tenants to keep those facilities operational to every extent possible to provide food and beverages during emergency situations.

 The Airport, Department of Aviation, is a department of the City of Amarillo and can request additional law enforcement, fire/rescue, and medical services through the EOC. Provisions to facilitate evacuee transportation and shelter can also be requested through the EOC. The decision to request support from neighboring jurisdictions will be made through the EOC.

 The terminal building air conditioning and air handling system can be disabled in the chiller room by physically turning equipment off or through the use of a control computer in the maintenance office.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Law Enforcement/Security

Purpose

The Amarillo Airport Police Department is located on Airport Property. The Airport Police Department operates 3 vehicles with standard equipment to carry out law enforcement functions. The highest ranked officer on-site assumes the role of OIC/Incident Command and coordinates law enforcement response efforts. The OIC may request augmentation of Airport Police by contacting Amarillo Police Department (APD) if deemed necessary and a higher ranking officer from APD may assume the role of OIC/Incident Command.

Situation and Assumptions

Situation

 The Amarillo Airport Police Department provides law enforcement support for specific crimes and felonies as well as traffic control and enforcement on Airport property. Airport Police officers provide law enforcement and security support in accordance with the Airport Security Program.

Assumptions

 APD is available to augment Airport Police, if needed. Additional law enforcement services beyond the capability of Airport Police and APD may be requested through the EOC.

 A higher ranking officer from APD may assume the role of OIC, depending on the severity of the disaster.

 All responding units are familiar with their responsibilities during an emergency.

 A large-scale emergency may reduce the availability of mutual aid assistance to the Airport and/or require mutual aid from distant jurisdictions.

 Some emergencies, such as bomb threats, hijacking, or security related incidents, will require specialized law enforcement and other technical support. These policies and procedures are referenced in the Airport Security Program.

 Law enforcement services located at the Airport and in the surrounding communities may themselves be impacted by the disaster.

 Airport Police may operate without the benefit of mutual aid law enforcement resources during some disasters that affect the community surrounding the Airport.

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Operations

Mobilization

 Airport Police officers will initiate response to all emergencies on the Airport from the Airport Operations Center. All Airport officers are trained to operate on the movement area and non-movement areas of the airport.

 Airport Police are equipped with 3 vehicles equipped with standard equipment to carry out law enforcement functions.

 APD will respond as directed by the Airport Police OIC.

 Coordination will be made with the Operations Shift Coordinators to designate a route for emergency responders to access the scene, including closures of movement area surfaces.

Phases of Emergency Response

 Response planning begins with the Airport Emergency, training, and participation in training exercises with mutual aid agencies.

 Emergency response is conducted and coordinated by the Airport Police OIC with assistance from APD.

 Specific response procedures are detailed in the Hazard-specific sections of this plan.

 Post-event considerations include the transition to normal operations and demobilization of mutual aid resources. A full event debrief will help identify any weakness in the emergency plan and its procedures.

Direction of Emergency Operations

 The Incident Commander is responsible for directing emergency operations.

 During the initial phase of an emergency, the highest ranking Airport Police Officer will assume the role of Incident Commander. When additional personnel arrive, including mutual aid, a new Incident Commander may be appointed.

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Interaction with Response Agencies

 During an emergency, the Incident Commander will coordinate all activities with the OIC of other emergency response organizations including EMS and ARFF (fire/rescue).

 The Hazard-specific section of this plan specifies the coordination efforts required with other agencies based on the type of emergency.

 The designated Law Enforcement Coordinator will coordinate with other emergency response agencies in the EOC during long-term emergencies.

Policies and Procedures for Response

 The Airport Police Department will respond to all on-airport emergencies as specified in the Hazard-specifics section of this plan and the Airport Security Plan.

Airport Police Personnel

 The Airport Police Department staffs at least 2 officers at all times and augments staffing in accordance with the Airport Security Plan.

 The Commander is on-duty during normal business hours excluding weekends and holidays. Sergeants are on-duty 7 days per week.

Plan Coordination with Mutual Aid Agencies

 A copy of this plan is provided to APD and is reviewed by all parties during annual tabletop exercises and full-scale emergency exercises.

Distribution List

 The Distribution List of the Airport Emergency Plan is provided on Page iv of the Airport Certification Manual.

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Airport Familiarization for Emergency Response Personnel

 On Airport Personnel: Airport Police Officers and ARFF personnel are trained and authorized to drive on the movement area and non-movement areas of the airport. A training presentation and practical evaluations are conducted annually.

 Off Airport Personnel: Mutual aid emergency response personnel are escorted to the scene by airport staff (Operations, maintenance, Airport Police). For long-term emergencies, runways and taxiways between ramp areas may be closed and a route will be designated by the Airport utilizing cones and barricades to allow free-access to the scene by emergency response personnel. All personnel will be briefed to follow only the designated route in order to prevent a vehicle pedestrian deviation.

 Grid maps of the Airport will be provided, as appropriate.

Mobilization of Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Personnel

 Amarillo Police Department will respond to Gate 21 at Fire Station #10 in the event of a declared Alert 2, 2A, 3, or 3A on Airport property.

 In the event an Alert 3 or 3A off Airport property, APD will respond directly to the scene of the emergency if the disaster occurs within its jurisdiction.

 Off-airport law enforcement personnel (Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety) will respond according to agency protocol in the event of an aircraft crash off airport property within its respective jurisdiction.

 Federal law enforcement and specialized law enforcement personnel and equipment requests will be made by the OIC and/or EOC.

Law Enforcement Response Coordination with Other Agencies

 The designated OIC for Law Enforcement will unify with Incident Commanders from other responding agencies. All communications and law enforcement operations will be coordinated through the Incident Command Post and/or EOC.

Incident Command System

 The Incident Command System will be used for all fire and rescue incidents occurring on Airport property.

 The type and severity of the incident will determine whether a Single Command or Unified Command system will be used.

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Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Director of Aviation

 Designate a Law Enforcement Coordinator (LEC) from the Airport Police Department to report to the ICP, when appropriate.

 Establish Airport policy regarding off-airport response by Airport Police personnel and equipment.

Airport Police Commander/Law Enforcement Coordinator

 In the absence of the Airport Police Commander, the highest ranking Airport Police Officer on-duty will assume responsibility as Law Enforcement Coordinator.

 Ensure availability of sufficient numbers of qualified and trained Airport Police officers to sustain support around the clock, if needed.

 Ensure compliance with all law enforcement standards and regulations, including those involving bomb threats, civil unrest, hazardous materials, and other law enforcement matters.

 Ensure availability and operability of all necessary emergency response equipment.

 Ensure representation of qualified personnel in the EOC, as required.

 Coordinate the response of multi-jurisdictional law enforcement response efforts on the Airport.

 Maintain a chronological event log and incident reports.

Military

 Provide personnel and equipment to support non-law enforcement related operations during emergencies involving military aircraft or at the direction of the Governor of Texas during disaster situations.

All Tasked Organizations

 Adhere to all professional and legal standards in the performance of duties.

 Provide on-going status reports to the Law Enforcement Coordinator, as required.

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 Coordinate with other emergency services such as EMS, law enforcement, public works, as required.

 Refer all media requests to the designated PIO.

 Maintain updated resource inventories of emergency supplies, equipment and personnel, including sources of replacements.

 Designate staff to perform emergency duties.

 Prepare detailed SOPs and checklists that include: contact information and mechanisms for notifying personnel; step-by-step procedures for performing assigned tasks; contact information for similar services in other jurisdictions, to include contact information for law enforcement resources (air, land, water); and a listing of the radio communications call signs and frequencies used by responding organizations.

Administration and Logistics

Administration

 See Exhibit 1 for Airport personnel and tenant contact information.  See Exhibit 5 for listing of City of Amarillo Radio frequencies.

Logistics

 All Airport Police vehicles and equipment are inspected monthly for proper operability. All vehicle discrepancies are forwarded to the Airport’s Landside and Fleet Coordinator for repairs.  In the event of multiple incidents, the Amarillo Police Department may need to move resources from the Airport to the jurisdiction. The Airport Police Commander will then determine staffing and equipment needs and request mutual aid from other agencies if necessary.  The Airport Police Department does not maintain agreements with private agencies to augment law enforcement capabilities. The Airport Police Department is augmented by Amarillo Police Department.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Firefighting and Rescue (ARFF)

Purpose

The ARFF section provides information relating to the response to aircraft incidents, accidents, and other emergencies on the Airport. ARFF staffs at least 3 ARFF certified firefighters daily that operate crash trucks. ARFF services are available 24 hours per day for all aircraft and people at the Airport. ARFF is located at Fire Station #10 just off of Taxiway Papa at the approach end of Runway 22. This location allows for timely response to all emergencies on and immediately adjacent to Airport property. Fire Station #10 contains personnel and equipment capable of handling aircraft emergencies, medical emergencies, and structural fire services. In all emergencies, the Incident Command System will be used. Single Command or Unified Command will be utilized depending on the scope and complexity of the emergency. Large scale emergencies rely upon mutual aid resources.

Situation and Assumptions

Amarillo Fire Department operates the ARFF department at Fire Station #10 at the Airport in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139. ARFF maintains Index B, with Index C available upon request. ARFF/Fire Station #10 can request additional fire/rescue, EMS, and HazMat support for emergencies at the Airport.

Assumptions

 ARFF will respond to all emergencies on and immediately adjacent to Airport property.

 Additional firefighting, rescue, medical, and HazMat resources are available from other AFD stations upon request.

 All responding units are familiar with their responsibilities during an emergency.

 Large-scale disasters may reduce the availability of mutual aid resources to the Airport and may require mutual aid requests from distant agencies.

 ARFF services located at the Airport may be impacted by disaster.

 In the event of an area wide disaster, ARFF may be operating an airport emergency without the benefit of mutual aid support due to prior commitments elsewhere within their respective jurisdictions.

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Operations

Mobilization

 ARFF personnel and equipment will initiate response from Fire Station #10. All ARFF personnel are trained and authorized to operate on the movement and non-movement areas of the airport.

 Fire Stations #6 and #7 are designated as mutual aid fire stations to augment Fire Station #10 resources. Stations #6 and #7 are equipped with structural units and appropriately trained medical personnel. Responding units from Stations #6 and #7 will be escorted on movement areas of the airport by appropriately trained and qualified Airport personnel.

 Mutual aid resources will respond to Gate 21, the designated emergency response gate designated by the ARFF District Chief. Airport Police will control staging at Gate 21 until relieved by the first responding unit to Gate 21. Airport Operations Shift Coordinators will designate an emergency response route for emergency responders to access the accident scene, including closures of movement area surfaces.

Emergency Response Phases

 Response planning begins with the AEP, routine ARFF training and drills, plus annual training exercises with mutual aid agencies.

 Emergency response is conducted and coordinated by the Shift Captain or District Chief with mutual aid assistance, as required. Specific response procedures are outlined in the Hazard-specific sections of this plan.

 Post-event considerations include the transition to normal operations and demobilization of emergency response personnel and equipment. A full event debrief will help identify weaknesses in the AEP and its procedures.

Direction of Emergency Operations

 The Incident Commander is responsible for directing emergency operations.

 During the initial phases of an emergency, the highest ranking ARFF Officer will assume the role of Incident Commander. When additional personnel arrive, a new incident commander may be designated.

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Interaction with Emergency Response Agencies

 During an emergency, the Incident Commander will coordinate all activities with the OIC of other emergency response agencies including EMS and law enforcement.

 The Hazard-specific section of this plan specifies the coordination efforts required with other agencies based on the type of emergency.

 The designated Fire/Rescue Coordinator will coordinate with other emergency response agencies in the EOC during long-term emergencies.

Policies and Procedures for Response

 ARFF will respond to all on-airport emergencies as specified in the Hazard-specific sections of this plan.

 Off-Airport response procedures are outlined in the ACM, Section 319(J).

ARFF Personnel

 A minimum of 3 ARFF/EMT certified firefighters are staffed daily.

 Sufficient staff levels are maintained to meet ARFF Index B at all times.

ARFF Vehicles and Equipment

 See ACM Section 317

Plan Coordination with Mutual Aid Agencies

 This plan is reviewed with mutual aid agencies having responsibility under this plan every 12 consecutive calendar months during tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises.

 A copy of the AEP is provided to personnel and organizations having responsibilities under the plan. The Distribution List of the Airport Emergency Plan is provided on Page iv of the Airport Certification Manual.

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Airport Familiarization for Emergency Response Personnel

 On Airport Personnel: Department of Aviation and ARFF program personnel are trained and authorized to drive on the movement area and non-movement areas of the airport. A training presentation and practical evaluations are conducted annually.

 Off Airport Personnel: Mutual aid emergency response personnel are escorted to the scene by airport staff (Operations, Facilities, Airport Police). For long-term emergencies a route will be designated by the Airport between runways, taxiways, and ramp areas utilizing cones and barricades to allow free-access to the scene by emergency response personnel. All personnel will be briefed to follow only the designated route in order to prevent a vehicle pedestrian deviation.

 Grid maps of the Airport will be provided, as appropriate.

Incident Command System

 The Incident Command System will be used for all fire and rescue incidents occurring on Airport property.

 The type and severity of the incident will determine whether a Single Command or Unified Command system will be used.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Airport Management

 Designate a coordinator to report to the ICP/EOC when appropriate.

 Establish airport policy regarding off-airport response by ARFF personnel and equipment.

ARFF District Chief/Fire Coordinator

 Ensure availability of sufficient numbers of qualified and trained ARFF personnel per applicable FAA advisory circulars.

 Ensure compliance with all standards and regulations involving fire and rescue response, which may include hazardous materials.

 Ensure availability and operability of ARFF equipment as required by 14 CFR 139.

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 Ensure representation of a qualified Fire and Rescue Coordinator in the EOC/ICP, when required.

 Coordinate the response of a multi-jurisdictional fire and rescue response efforts on the Airport, when necessary.

 Provide information regarding fire and rescue response effort through and to the PIO for release to the news media.

 Ensure emergency fire and rescue response information is provided to the EOC, as appropriate.

 Maintain a chronological event log and compile incident reports.

Law Enforcement

 Provide traffic and personnel access control, and security assistance to fire and rescue scene operations.

 Assist in the identification of fatalities.

Military

 Provide personnel and equipment to support non-law enforcement related operations during emergencies involving military aircraft or at the direction of the Governor of Texas during disaster situations.

All Tasked Organizations

 Adhere to all professional and legal standards in the performance of duties.

 Provide on-going status reports to the Fire and Rescue Coordinator, as required.

 Coordinate with other emergency services such as EMS, law enforcement, public works, as required.

 Refer all media requests to the designated PIO.

 Maintain updated resource inventories of emergency supplies, equipment and personnel, including sources of replacements.

 Designate staff to perform emergency duties.

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 Prepare detailed SOPs and checklists that include: contact information and mechanisms for notifying personnel; step-by-step procedures for performing assigned tasks; contact information for similar services in other jurisdictions, to include contact information for law enforcement resources (air, land, water); and a listing of the radio communications call signs and frequencies used by responding organizations.

Administration and Logistics

Administration

 See Exhibit 1 for Airport personnel and tenant contact information.

Logistics

 Each ARFF vehicle is checked daily for proper operability. All discrepancies are forwarded to the Airport’s Landside and Fleet Coordinator for repairs. Damaged ARFF vehicles have priority over all other vehicles when scheduling maintenance and repair.

 Repair and replacement services for damage to ARFF vehicles are provided by the Airport. If the damage to a vehicle is beyond the capability of the Facilities department, repair work is coordinated through a qualified outside vendor.

 In the event of multiple incidents, the Incident Commander will make a determination on which personnel and equipment will respond to the additional incidents, including mutual aid agencies.

 ARFF does not maintain agreements with private agencies to augment fire and rescue capabilities. Additional units from Amarillo Fire Department will augment ARFF capabilities.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Health and Medical

Purpose

The Health and Medical section details the process by which health and medical operations are conducted during an emergency. Mobilization of medical resources is initialized by ARFF and augmented through mutual aid agencies, as needed. Other organizations that support health and medical operations during an emergency are referenced in this section.

Situation and Assumptions

Situation

 The Airport maintains a very limited capability to provide medical care, treatment, and transportation to disaster victims.

 The Airport will utilize all available resources to support victims, response personnel, and the general public during emergency response operations. Operations will be conducted in accordance with each airline’s disaster plan, as appropriate.

 Limitations to airport health and medical services are contingent upon the amount of mutual aid personnel and equipment available to respond.

Assumptions

 Maximum coordination and efficient use of off-airport medical resources will be required, especially during large-scale emergencies and disaster events.

 Large scale emergencies and disaster events may overwhelm local health and medical service agencies.

 Large scale emergencies and disaster events may affect large areas, requiring use of mutual aid from long distances.

 Public health and medical resources, including human resources, may themselves be affected by the disaster.

 Emergency services to protect life and health during the first 12 to 24 hours after the disaster will probably be exclusively dependent on local and area resources.

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 In the case of persons exhibiting signs/symptoms of communicable disease requiring quarantine, the EOC/ICP shall contact the Centers for Disease Control.

 Volunteers will come forward to perform essential tasks. Their presence and efforts must be anticipated and coordinated according to personnel qualifications and tasks being performed.

Operations

Mobilization

 ARFF and equipment will initiate response from Fire Station #10. All ARFF personnel are trained and authorized to drive on the movement and non-movement areas of the airport.

 Mutual aid EMS agencies will respond to the designated staging point as directed by the Incident Commander. Airport Operations will designate a route for emergency access to the accident scene, including providing escorts and the closure of runways and taxiways.

Emergency Response Phases

 Response planning begins with the AEP, routine ARFF training and drills and training exercises with mutual aid agencies.

 Emergency response is conducted and coordinated by the Incident Commander with mutual aid assistance, as required. Specific response procedures are outlined in the Hazard-specific sections of this plan.

 Post-event considerations include the transition to normal operations and demobilization of emergency response personnel and equipment. A full event debrief will help identify any weaknesses in the emergency plan and its procedures.

Mobilization of Medical Services

 Off airport emergency response personnel are directed to the scene via escort, cones, and/or barricades. The Airport Operations Shift Coordinators will designate an emergency response route for emergency responders to access the accident scene, including closures of movement area surfaces.

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Direction of Emergency Operations

 ARFF will initially fill the role of Incident Commander and direct emergency operations as it relates to the health and medical function.

 The Senior Medical Officer, typically a supervisory position or higher, will direct emergency operations as it relates to the health and medical function upon arriving to the scene.

Interaction with Emergency Response Agencies

 During an emergency, the Incident Commander will coordinate all activities with the OIC of other emergency response agencies, including health and medical services, fire and rescue, and law enforcement.

 The Hazard-specific section of this plan outlines the coordination efforts required with other agencies based on the type of emergency.

 The designated Health and Medical Coordinator will coordinate with other emergency response agencies in the EOC during long-term emergencies.

Plan Coordination with Mutual Aid Agencies

 The plan is reviewed with mutual aid agencies having responsibility under this plan during annual tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises.

 A copy of this plan is provided to personnel and organizations having responsibilities under the plan. A list of these agencies can be found in the Distribution List on Page iv of the ACM.

Provisions

 The largest air carrier aircraft that regularly serves AMA is the Boeing 737-700, with a maximum capacity of 148 persons including passengers and crew. To every extent practicable, transportation and medical assistance will be provided for all persons on this aircraft.

 Transportation of critically injured persons to a medical facility will be conducted as quickly as possible. The target timeline is within 60 minutes of the time of injury occurrence.

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 Triage will be set up at a location designated by the Incident Commander or Health and Medical Coordinator, as required. Specific information on triage operations is covered in the hazards section of this plan.

 HazMat isolation, decontamination, and treatment areas will be set up at a location determined by the Incident Commander or Health and Medical Coordinator, as required. Specific information on HazMat treatment operations is covered in the hazard sections of this plan.

 On Airport Personnel: Airport Police Officers and ARFF personnel are trained and authorized to drive on the movement area and non-movement areas of the airport. A training presentation and practical evaluations are conducted annually.

 Off Airport Personnel: Mutual aid health and medical emergency response personnel are escorted to the scene by airport staff (Operations, Facilities, Airport Police). For long- term emergencies a route will be designated by the Airport between runways, taxiways, and ramp areas utilizing cones and barricades to allow free-access to the scene by emergency response personnel. All personnel will be briefed to follow only the designated route in order to prevent a vehicle pedestrian deviation.

 In the event of a large-scale disaster, federal assets such as Disaster Medical Assistance Teams may be requested through the EOC.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Airport Management

 Designate a coordinator to report to the EOC/ICP when notified of an emergency situation, as appropriate.

Health and Medical Coordinator (HMC)

 Take appropriate action upon notification of an actual or imminent emergency.

 Report to the EOC or other designated location; send a designated representative if unable to report in person.

 Provide initial assessment of health and medical needs.

 Oversee and coordinate the activated health and medical organizations to assess their needs, assist them with obtaining resources, and ensure necessary services are provided.

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 Ensure a medical command post is established by EMS personnel responding to the emergency site.

 Coordinate multi-jurisdictional health and medical response efforts.

 Ensure proof of licensure is made for all responding volunteers.

 Make and maintain a patient/casualty tracking system. If an air carrier aircraft is involved, coordinate this effort with air carrier personnel.

 Provide information regarding the health and medical response effort, including the number of injuries, deaths, etc. to the news media through the PIO and the aircraft owner/operator.

 Ensure emergency health and medical response information is provided to the EOC/ICP, as appropriate.

 Coordinate support to appropriate agencies’ (e.g. air carrier, airport, etc.) efforts to respond to inquiries from family members.

Emergency Medical Services

 Respond to the scene of the disaster with appropriately trained emergency medical personnel and equipment.

 Upon arrival at the scene, assume appropriate role within the ICS. If ICS has not yet been established, initiate in accordance with established local standards.

 Organize the necessary actions for triage, stabilization, and treatment of casualties and prepare for their eventual transport.

 Provide control and dispatch of casualties to appropriate medical facilities. Coordinate with local and regional medical facilities to ensure casualties are transported to appropriate locations.

 If an aircraft is involved, coordinate with the owner/operator representative the transportation of the uninjured to the designated holding area.

 Establish and maintain field communications and coordination with other responding agencies, emergency teams, and communications with medical facilities as appropriate.

 Maintain an accurate list of casualties, to include name and destination medical facility.

 Arrange for restocking of medical supplies, as necessary.

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Hospitals

 Implement appropriate hospital disaster plans.

 Advise the Health and Medical Coordinator (HMC) or EOC representative of the number and type of available beds. If an area-wide disaster is involved, also provide information regarding the condition of the facility.

 Provide medical care to casualties as they arrive.

 Establish and maintain inter-hospital communications, as appropriate.

 Provide medical guidance to EMS.

 Two hospitals are located within the city limits of Amarillo, TX, both of which are located 15 miles from the Airport. Each hospital is equipped with emergency facilities to triage and treat critical victims.

o BSA Hospital 1600 Wallace Blvd. Amarillo, TX 79106 (806) 212-2000 445 Beds

o Northwest Texas Healthcare System 1501 Coulter St. Amarillo, TX 79106 (806) 354-1000 Level III Trauma facility 495 Beds

 Free-standing emergency rooms and urgent care clinics may be requested to treat less traumatic injuries.

 Coordinate with EMS, other hospitals, and any medical response personnel at the scene to ensure casualties are transported to the appropriate medical facility. Take into account special requirements such as trauma or burn centers. Consider use of clinics to treat less than acute injuries.

 Coordinate with local emergency responders to isolate and decontaminate incoming patients, if needed, to avoid the spread of chemical or bacterial agents to other patients and staff.

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 Depending on the situation and pre-emergency planning efforts, deploy medical personnel, supplies, and equipment to the emergency scene(s) or retain them at the hospital for incoming patients.

 Establish and staff a reception and support center at each hospital for relatives and friends of victims. If an air carrier aircraft is involved, coordinate this effort with appropriate air carrier personnel.

 Provide patient identification information to the American Red Cross, air carrier, or other agency having a need for this information.

Environmental Health Officer

 Provide for the monitoring and evaluation of environmental health risks or hazards, as needed.

 Ensure appropriate actions are taken to protect the health and safety of disaster victims, responders, and the general public.

 Inspect damaged buildings for health and environmental hazards.

 Detect and inspect sources of contamination.

 Coordinate with Animal Management and Welfare to dispose of dead animals.

 Ensure adequate sanitary facilities are provided in emergency shelters and for response personnel.

Mental Health Agencies

 Ensure appropriate mental health services are available for disaster victims, survivors, bystanders, responders, and their families, and other airport care-givers during response and recovery.

 Provide outreach services to identify and serve those in need of mental health support.

 Coordinate with the PIO to arrange for dissemination of information to the public.

 Coordinate with the American Red Cross to identify victims who may require assistance.

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Medical Examiner

 Provide for the collection, identification, and care of human remains, determine cause of death, inventorying and protecting the deceased’s personal effects, and locating and notifying next of kin, as appropriate.

 Establish temporary morgue sites.

 Obtain refrigeration vehicles for temporary storage of remains.

 Establish and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system for continuous updating and recording of facility data.

 Coordinate with search and rescue teams, hospitals, EMS, other emergency responders, funeral directors, morticians, transportation assets for the movement of the deceased, pathologists, American Red Cross for location and notification of relatives, dentists and x-ray technicians for purposes of identification, and law enforcement agencies for security, property protection, and evidence collection.

American Red Cross

 Provide food for emergency responders and patients, if desired.

 Maintain a record-keeping system in coordination with local hospitals, aid stations, and field triage/transportation units to collect, receive, and report information about the status of victims.

 Assist in notification of next of kin of the injured and deceased.

 Assist with reunification of the injured and uninjured with their families.

 Provide first aid and other medical support at temporary treatment centers, as requested, and within capability.

 Provide assistance for the special needs of people with sight, hearing, or mobility impairments, elderly, and children separated from their parents; also provide for the special needs of orphaned children.

Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare

 Coordinate with veterinarians and animal hospitals to arrange for animal services, as needed.

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 Maintain a list of phone numbers of local animal hospitals, veterinarians, and animal control shelters for use during regular and non-regular business hours.

 Coordinate with environmental health personnel regarding the location, collection, and disposal of animal remains.

Law Enforcement

 Provide security assistance to medical facilities and to health and medical field personnel upon request.

 Assist in identification of fatalities.

Military

 Provide personnel and equipment to support non-law enforcement related operations during emergencies involving military aircraft or at the direction of the Governor of Texas during disasters.

Tasked Organizations

 Adhere to all professional and legal standards in performance of duties.

 Provide on-going status reports to the HMC, including number of deaths, injuries, and other appropriate information.

 As needed, coordinate with other emergency services such as fire, law enforcement, and public works.

 Refer all media requests to the HMC or PIO, as appropriate.

 Maintain updated resource inventories of emergency medical supplies, equipment, and personnel resources, including possible sources of replacements.

 Designate staff to perform emergency duties.

 Prepare detailed checklists and SOPs that include:

o Contact information and mechanisms for notifying personnel

o Step-by-step procedures for performing assigned tasks

o Contact information for similar services in other jurisdictions

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o Area and local stores (grocery and drug), and medical warehouses that could provide pharmaceutical and medical supplies.

o Contact information for transportation resources.

o Listing of radio communications call signs and frequencies used by responding organizations.

Administration and Logistics

Initial sources of medical personnel, equipment, and supplies will be provided by American Medical Response, the EMS provider for the City of Amarillo. If additional resources are required, mutual aid agencies will provide additional medical personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and services to augment AMR. Requests for additional mutual aid may be made by Incident Command and/or EOC.

 See Hospitals under Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities for hospital information.

Sources of Medical Supplies and Equipment

 ARFF maintains a minimal amount of medical supplies and equipment.

 Responding mutual aid agencies will help provide additional medical supplies and equipment. Access to additional medical supplies can be coordinated through the EOC.

Acquisition of Medical/Health Supplies

 Initial supply of field medical operations is provided by ARFF. Resupply of medical supplies is supported by the EOC.

 Initial supply and resupply of health and mortuary services is provided by the agency conducting such operations. ARFF and AMR will provide additional supplies to support health and mortuary operations, as required, within capability.

Transportation of medical/health supplies and equipment

 Airport vehicles are available for the transportation of medical/health supplies and equipment from the staging location to the emergency.

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Sheltering Areas for Victims

 The designated sheltering area for passengers is the Kritser Conference Room located in the Airport Administrative Offices.

 The Meet/Greet Area of the terminal building is the designated holding area for friends and relatives of passengers.

 If needed, the Director of Aviation and/or EOC can be consulted for available space at the airport.

Temporary Morgue Accommodations

 The designated temporary morgue location is the Snow Removal Equipment Hangar located on the airfield, adjacent to Fire Station #10.

 Empty corporate hangars on airport property may be used as an alternate morgue location.

 Requests for supplies for the disposition and care of deaths will be made by Incident Command and/or EOC. Public and private death care resources within the cities of Amarillo and Canyon as well as Potter and Randall Counties may be available.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Resource Management

Purpose

The Resource Management identifies the process by which Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport will identify and distribute resources in response to an emergency. Plans for locating, acquiring, allocating, and distributing resources are covered as they relate to airport emergency situations.

Situation and Assumptions

Hazards

 Potential critical airport resources include fuel, potable water, electrical power, and airport support personnel.

 A resource depletion scenario is most likely to occur during times of severe weather, particularly tornadoes.

 Tornadoes pose the greatest risk to airport and community infrastructure including bridge collapses, highways and local road closures, telecommunication outages, and the reduced availability of disaster related assistance.

Resources

 The Department of Aviation is staffed by approximately 50 people who provide a wide array of specialized functions including administration, information technology, purchasing, operations, and maintenance.

 Communications equipment available for emergency use is outlined in the Communications function of this plan.

 Airport vehicles, equipment, and supplies are available for emergency use and incident recovery.

 The following resources are either located at the Airport or available for use by the Airport through City of Amarillo or mutual aid resources. A detailed listing of City of Amarillo resources is maintained digitally on the City of Amarillo computer servers.

o Personnel (skilled labor, task specialists, professional services)

o Communication equipment

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o Vehicles of multiple types and functions

o Heavy equipment

o Portable pumps and hoses

o Post-incident recovery equipment including fuel, sand, sandbags, plastic sheets, plywood, lumber, hand tools, etc.

o Mass care supplies in the event of an MCI/MFI.

o Portable power generators.

Mutual Aid

 The Airport is owned and operated by the City of Amarillo as a department within the City organizational structure. Requests for law enforcement, fire/rescue services, and medical services can be made through the AECC.

 Mutual aid agreements for resources are maintained by the City of Amarillo Purchasing Department

Assumptions

 Much of the equipment and supplies required for emergency operations will come from inventories on hand. During the first 24 hours of an emergency, response agencies may rely on inventory on-hand until resources can be procured, especially from distant suppliers.

 Additional supplies and equipment required for emergency operations will generally be available from normal sources of supply. However, some established vendors may not be able to provide needed materials on an emergency basis or may become victims of the emergency situation. Hence, standby sources should be identified in advance and provisions should be made for arranging alternative sources of supply on an urgent need basis.

 Some of the equipment and supplies needed during emergency operations are not used on a day-to-day basis or stockpiled locally and may have to be obtained through emergency purchases

 Inter-local mutual aid agreements will be invoked and resources made available when requested.

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 Some businesses and individuals that are not normal suppliers will be willing to rent, lease, or sell needed equipment and supplies during emergency situations.

 Some businesses may provide equipment, supplies, manpower, or services at no cost during emergency situations. Developing agreements between local government and the businesses in advance can make it easier to obtain such support during emergencies.

 Some community groups and individuals may provide equipment, supplies, manpower, and services during emergency situations.

 Volunteer groups active in disaster (VOAD) will provide such emergency services as shelter management and mass feeding when requested to do so by local officials.

 Donated goods and services can be a valuable source of resources

Operations

General Policies

 Resources will be primarily be allocated to support victim care. The Resource Manager will prioritize additional resources based on the scope and progression of the emergency.

 Emergency response organizations may exhaust their own resources and support channels before resorting to advanced resource management activities.

 Costs incurred during the emergency are considered the responsibility of the requesting agency, even if eligible for reimbursement.

Basic Resource Management

 Resource management personnel are notified through alert notification and warning systems outlined in the Alert Notification and Warning function of this plan.

 The resource management function is activated by the Incident Commander in conjunction with the EOC. The City of Amarillo Purchasing Department will conduct emergency resource management from the EOC.

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Determining Need

 The Incident Commander is responsible for managing emergency resources at the incident site and shall be assisted by a staff commensurate with the tasks to be performed and resources committed to the operation.

 The Incident Commander will prioritize all resource requests from field units and determine the need to establish a Logistics Section to manage resource requests based on the size and anticipated duration of the emergency.

 If a Logistics Section is activated, the Resource Manager will coordinate with the Incident Commander to prioritize, procure, and commit resources to the incident scene. Resource need will be determined by the following assessment:

o What items are specifically required for the emergency?

o Why is the specific item required?

o What quantity is needed?

o Who needs the item?

o Where is the item required to be delivered to or used?

o When is the item required to be in place?

 All resources requested, received, and distributed will be logged and prioritized by the Resource Manger, or designee.

Obtaining Supplies

 When sufficient notification of an emergency exists, the Airport will notify the City of Amarillo Purchasing Department that additional resources may be required.

 As supplies are requested, the Resource Manager will locate, obtain, and distribute the supplies to the Airport. Airport resources will be directed toward the emergency before attempting to seek outside supplies.

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 When high priority supplies are required, the Resource Manager will obtain the resources in accordance with established emergency purchasing and contracting procedures.

 The Resource Manager will maintain financial and legal accountability during resource management operations. Operations will be conducted within the allocated budget, log and process transactions, track accounts, and secure additional funding as required.

Distribution of Resources

 Emergency resources will be staged and received at Fire Station #10 unless directed otherwise by the Incident Commander.

 Airport Facilities personnel, acting as the Distribution Group, will receive supplies, distribute, and transport them to the emergency scene as necessary.

 Airport vehicles and equipment may be used to transport resources to the emergency scene.

 The Distribution Group will communicate with the ICP of incoming resources and to receive priority designation for distribution.

Recovery Operations

 Excess stock procured for emergency operations will be retained for future use, disbursed through surplus procedures, or returned to the original supplier.

 Airport personnel and facilities will be transitioned back to normal operations as soon as practicable.

 All outstanding financial issues will be settled and closed.

 Support acknowledgements will be distributed, as required.

 Volunteer organizations will be coordinated with on an as-needed basis.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Incident Commander

 Manage resources committed to an incident site.

 Monitor the status of available resources and request additional resources through the Logistics Section at the EOC.

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Resource Manager

 Designate a Supply Coordinator, if necessary.

 The Purchasing Agent, or designee, for the City of Amarillo will assume the role of Resource manager.

 Advise elected officials and jurisdiction senior staff regarding resource management needs and the priorities for meeting them.

 Maintain the resource list of the City of Amarillo.

 Provide qualified staff to the EOC or ICP to track the status of resources including those committed, available, or unserviceable.

 Maintain a list of suppliers for emergency resource needs. Identify sources for additional resources from public and private agencies and coordinate the use of such resources.

 Determine the need for, identify, and operate facilities for resource staging and temporary storage of equipment and supplies, to include donated goods.

 Monitor potential resource shortages and establish controls on use of critical supplies.

 Organized and train staff to carry out the logistics function at the ICP and the Resource Management function at the EOC.

 Determine the most appropriate means for satisfying resource requests

 Locate needed resources using resource and supplier lists and obtain needed goods and services.

 Coordinate with the Donations Coordinator regarding the need for donated goods and services, if activated.

 Coordinate resource transportation requirements with the Transportation Officer, if activated.

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Legal

 Advise the Resource Manager regarding procurement contracts and questions of administrative law.

 Monitor reports of overcharging/price gouging for emergency supplies and equipment and repair materials and refer such reports to the Office of the Attorney General.

Airport Management

 At the Airport, assume the role of Needs Group

 Specify a delivery location of resources.

 Oversee physical distribution of resources to the incident scene, including material handling.

 Ensure temporary storage facilities or staging areas are arranged and activated.

 Identify sources of supply for and obtain needed supplies, equipment, labor, and services.

 Inform the Resource Manager of the need to rent, lease, or obtain donations of resources not available through normal supply channels.

 Inform the Resource Manager of action of requests for supplies, equipment, personnel, as well as the expected movement of resources and any priority designation of the resources requested.

Airport Facilities

 At the Airport, assume the role of Distribution Group

 Ensure delivery of resources to the incident scene.

Airport Operations Shift Coordinators

 Establish a safe route and coordinate delivery of resources to the incident scene with the Incident Commander.

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Administration and Logistics

Administration

 Reports and records produced during emergencies are collected by OEM for proper maintenance and storage. Records will be maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

 Financing emergency response initially entails recording supplies used during an emergency and replenishing them as soon as possible. Supplies used will initially be deducted from the budget of each department. Damage caused by certain types of disasters is reimbursable through insurance and disaster relief funds.

 Airport personnel will be assigned to emergency tasks as needed to meet the needs of the emergency.

Logistics

 Resource management staffing for emergencies will initially be provided by the Airport Facilities Manager.

 Maximum complement of resource management includes utilization of the SRE building or vehicle maintenance shop. Existing staff at each location can provide an adequate level of staffing.

 Augmentation of resource management personnel at the Airport is conducted through reassignment of existing Airport personnel as needed.

Facilities

 Basic resource management activities will be conducted in the ICP or in the administrative offices of the Airport terminal. Resource management will primarily be conducted by the Airport Business and Procurement Coordinator, or designee.

 If a significant influx of resources is anticipated, the SRE building will serve as the central receiving point.

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 Staging areas are contingent on the scope and location of an emergency. The Operations Shift Coordinators and Incident Command will determine an appropriate staging area for resources during an emergency.

 Excess supplies will initially be stored in the SRE building. If additional space is required, the Airport Facilities Manager will be consulted to locate a vacant area suitable for temporary storage.

Office Equipment and Supplies

 The City of Amarillo Purchasing Department operates computers and software that track purchase orders. Warehouse inventory is primarily the responsibility of each respective department.

 All forms required for use are available on the secure computer server, accessible with an Internet connection. Due to the computerized nature of the City of Amarillo’s Purchasing Department, paper forms are rarely used but are available in the event the computer system is unserviceable.

 Airport transportation resources such as buses, pickups, and SUV’s are available to transport people, equipment, and supplies.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Reference and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Airport Operations and Maintenance

Purpose

 The Airport Operations and Facilities departments hold the responsibility of airport safety during an emergency. The primary safety function entails evaluating airport facilities and determining which areas are unsafe for normal and/or emergency operations. After completing an evaluation, Operations and Facilities personnel will determine if repairs are possible and when a closed area may be re-opened for normal operations.

 Operations and Facilities personnel are located on the airfield, the terminal building, and the SRE (Snow Removal Equipment) building. During normal business hours, personnel and equipment are available for immediate response. At all times, Operations and Facilities personnel will be activated through the Alert Notification and Warning system and/or by calling department supervisors. Each department will determine the appropriate personnel to respond.

 The Airport Operations Shift Coordinators can close and open areas of the airfield while Facilities personnel can provide repair and support functions during an emergency. Both departments operate vehicles and equipment which may assist in emergency operations. All vehicles and most equipment are equipped with 2-way airband radios capable of communication with ATCT, CTAF, and UNICOM.

Situation and Assumptions

 The Airport maintains full-time Operations and Facilities departments which provide a wide variety of specialized services. Operations personnel have overall control and authority over the airport which allows for the closure of any airport facility determined to be unsafe. Facilities personnel can provide a wide variety of support services. Personnel include heavy equipment operators, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, public works, and vehicle maintenance technicians.

Assumptions and Operating Concerns

 Operations and Facilities personnel are familiar with the airport and individual responsibilities that may be required during an emergency.

 Operations personnel are critical first responders during an emergency.

 After hours, the Airport Operations Shift Coordinators and/or Airside Maintenance Coordinator initially represent Airport Management.

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 Operations and Facilities personnel are not on-duty 24 hours per day; however, personnel are subject to and available for callback when not on-duty.

 The Airport Operations Shift Coordinators and Facilities personnel may initially determine if a facility is unsafe for normal and emergency use.

Operations

Airport Operations Shift Coordinators

 Conducts initial response to an emergency.

 Coordinate with Incident Command to determine which agencies require notification other than mutual aid.

 Determine which airport personnel require notification or recall.

 Evaluate the situation, determine the impact to overall airport function and determine which areas of the airport to close.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMS reflecting closures and conditions of the airfield.

Airport Facilities Department

 Stand-by and assist when requested.

 Assist with evaluation of the airport facilities for damage and safety issues.

 Provide repair services within scope and capability of equipment and personnel.

 Provide equipment for emergency operations as requested.

 Call back additional personnel as required.

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Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Airport Management

 Designate the appropriate airport personnel to report to the ICP, when appropriate.

 Designate alternate personnel to staff the ICP if primary responders are unavailable.

 Coordinate with airport tenants to procure additional equipment.

 Ensure a chronological event log is maintained.

Airport Operations Shift Coordinators

 Ensure compliance with appropriate FAA and TSA regulations.

 Coordinate emergency aircraft activity and airfield closures with the ICP.

 Ensure appropriate NOTAMS are issued.

 Designate a route for off-airport emergency responders to access the emergency, if on the movement area.

 Provide training to individuals as necessary to eliminate risk of Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviations.

 Inspect airport facilities, especially the movement area, after an emergency.

 Create and maintain a chronological event log with assistance from the Airport Operations Center.

Airside Maintenance Coordinator

 Prepare and maintain a list of available airport resources.

 Coordinate for the restoration of utilities to critical airport facilities.

 Inspect facilities for safety after an emergency.

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 Ensure airport electrical generators are operating properly, as necessary.

 Clear debris hazards.

 Coordinate for portable sanitation services.

Airport Police OIC

a) Provide security, access control, and escorts for the AOA, as required.

b) Provide law enforcement support, as required.

Tasked Organizations

a) Adhere to airport policies, rules, and regulations.

b) Provide status updates to Operations and Facilities Coordinators, as required.

c) Coordinate availability of personnel and equipment that may assist in an emergency.

Administration and Logistics

 The Airport Facilities Department operates equipment readily available to assist in an emergency. Specialized facilities personnel are capable of providing support during all phases of an emergency. Each department is equipped with vehicles and supplies for use in any situation.

 Necessary equipment and facility resources include, but not necessarily limited to:

o Portable emergency shelters

o Portable lavatories

o Portable lighting

o Portable power supplies

o Cones, stakes, flags, signage

o Machinery, heavy equipment, cranes, etc.

o Transportation (buses, vans, pickups, SUV’s)

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o Spill Containment Supplies

o Portable heating equipment

 Supply agreements and contact information are maintained by the City of Amarillo Purchasing Department.

Plan Development and Maintenance

 Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

References and Authorities

 All authorities and references are listed in the jurisdiction’s EOP.

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Aircraft Incidents and Accidents

Purpose

The Aircraft Incidents and Accidents section describes the actions to be taken in the event of an aircraft incident or accident at the airport. The airport will provide response to all incidents/accidents occurring on the airport or adjacent to the airport property line.

Situations and Assumptions

Airport Index

 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is an ARFF Index B location, Index C service available upon request.

 The ARFF Index is based on 5 average daily departures of the Boeing 737-700 series aircraft.

Hours of Operation

 ARFF service is available 24 hours per day.

 ATCT service is available from 6am through 12am daily.

 The Airport Police Department is staffed 24 hours per day.

 The Airport FBO is staffed 24 hours per day.

 The Airport Operations Center is staffed 24 hours per day.

Runways

 The Airport has 2 runways – 4/22 (13,502’ x 200’) and 13/31 (7901’ x 150’)

 Runway 4/22 is a precision instrument approach runway and is utilized by Air Carrier and General Aviation aircraft.

 Runway 13/31 is a non-precision instrument approach runway and is utilized by Air Carrier and General Aviation aircraft.

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The Airport has the following daily operations:

 Air Carrier

 General Aviation

 Commuter

 Military

The following is a list of air carrier aircraft that regularly arrive/depart Rick Husband Amarillo Airport:

 Boeing 737-700 – 143 seats

 Boeing 737-800 – 175 seats

 Boeing 737 Max 8 – 175 seats

 Embraer ERJ 140 – 44 seats

 Embraer ERJ 145 – 50 seats

 Embraer ERJ 175 – 76 seats

 Canadair CRJ 200 – 50 seats

 Canadair CRJ 700 – 68 seats

 Canadair CRJ 900 – 79 seats

 McDonnell-Douglas MD-80 – 140 seats

Airport Staffing

 Minimum daily ARFF staffing includes at least 3 individuals that are designated as ARFF personnel available 24 hrs. per day, 7 days per week.

 Airport Police staffing includes at least 2 officers on duty per shift. Shift coverage allows for staffing 24 hrs. per day, 7 days per week.

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 Airport Operations (Airside) Shift Coordinator staff includes 3 individuals that are on duty based on flight activity and seasonal fluctuations, and available on a call-back basis after hours.

 Airport Operations Center (AOC) (Landside) – Staff includes 2 individuals that are on duty per shift. Shift coverage allows for staffing 24 hrs. per day, 7 days per week.

 Airport maintenance staff includes 15 personnel. At least 1 maintenance technician is on duty during the period of scheduled air carrier departures, 7 days per week. After hours, personnel are available on a call-back basis 24 hours per day.

 Airport Administration staff includes 7 individuals. Administration staff is available from 0800 – 1700 Monday – Friday, excluding holidays and available on a call-back basis 24 hour per day.

Assumptions

 An Aircraft Accident shall be defined as: Any occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft that takes place between the time a person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and the time such person has disembarked, in which a person suffers death or serious injury as a result of the occurrence or in which the aircraft, including cargo aircraft, receives substantial damage

 An Aircraft Incident shall be defined as: Any occurrence other than an accident that affects or could affect the safety of operations.

 ARFF shall exercise extreme caution during periods of low visibility. ARFF trucks are staffed with one additional occupant to operate in the capacity as safety observers. If needed, staff can walk in front of the ARFF truck or employ the onboard Flir technology while operating in low visibility conditions.

 Each aircraft incident/accident should first be treated as a potential hazardous materials incident.

 EOC activation will be conducted at the discretion of the Incident Commander dependent on the severity and duration of the incident.

 Long-term and large-scale accidents warrant a full EOC activation.

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Operations

Classification:

 ALERT 1: A minor emergency involving an aircraft that is known or suspected to have an operational defect that should not normally cause serious difficulty in achieving a safe landing. ARFF units may enter a stand-by status in the Airport Fire Station or respond to the airfield.

 ALERT 2/2A: An in-flight emergency involving an aircraft that is known or suspected to have an operational defect that affects normal flight operations to the extent that there is danger of an accident. ARFF units will pre-position near the designated landing runway.

 ALERT 3/3A: An actual crash, fire, or ongoing incident occurred on or in the vicinity of the airport. ARFF units will respond directly to the scene and commence firefighting and rescue operations.

 ALERT 0: A condition or situation in which the security of the airport or an aircraft (potentially associated with in-flight or airborne operations) is threatened and requires law enforcement response. Examples include bomb threats, hostage situations, or other security threat conditions. The Incident Commander for an Alert 0 will typically be a law enforcement agency supervisor.

 ‘A’ DESIGNATOR: For any declared Alert 2 or 3, a request for automatic aid response will be declared as an Alert 2A or 3A. This results in an automatic response from community response agencies (Fire, Police, EMS, OEM, city management). The ‘A’ designator is typically used for aircraft emergencies with 9 passengers or more on board, other large aircraft, or at the Incident Commander’s discretion based on potential incident complexity.

Response Description

 Inflight/Airborne Emergency – An emergency condition that affects the operational integrity of an aircraft in flight.

 Medical Emergency - Any condition or situation in which an individual perceives a need for immediate medical attention.

 Ground Emergency - An emergency condition involving aircraft operations while on the ground excluding takeoff, landing, and in-flight operations.

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 Structural Emergency - An emergency condition (other than those involving aircraft or other transportation mediums) that warrants the delivery of emergency services involving structures, infra-structures, and or utility systems or services.

Categories

 For planning purposes, the ICAO developed guidelines for aircraft accident casualty numbers to guide Incident Commanders in determining the level of emergency medical response to aircraft accidents.

Aircraft Number of 20% Casualties: 30% Casualties: 50% Casualties: Occupants Casualties Immediate Care Delayed Care Minor Care (RED) (YELLOW) (GREEN) 137+5 (737-700) 107 21 32 54 76 + 4 (CRJ-52 10 16 26 900) 50+3 (ERJ 145 40 8 12 20 & CRJ 200) NOTE: Figures are based on the assumption that the maximum number of surviving casualties at an aircraft accident on or in the vicinity of the airport is estimated to be about 75% of aircraft occupants.

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Emergency Phases

 Response Phase - The initial response effort where activities are focused on the dispatch and arrival of emergency first responders, initial fire suppression, rescue operations, and dealing with any hazardous materials issues.

 Investigatory Phase – Emergency responders will take every effort to preserve the accident scene for the appropriate investigatory agency and provide assistance as required through the analysis of information, drawing of conclusions, and determination of cause. The investigation is normally the responsibility of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and can be augmented or assigned to FAA staff, in some occasions.

 Recovery Phase - Recovery effort will begin as soon as the accident scene is released by the appropriate investigatory agency. Initial recovery efforts not at the scene will begin as soon as practicable and at the discretion of the Incident Commander.

 Preservation of Evidence – To the highest extent possible, wreckage and other sources of potential evidence shall remain undisturbed including U.S. mail and cargo. Wreckage may be moved if it is required to remove injured or trapped persons, to protect wreckage from further damage, or protect the public from injury. When it is necessary to move wreckage, every effort shall be taken to document the original position, condition, and significant impact marks. The wreckage should also be photographed or sketched, if possible.

Alert Response Procedures – General

 Proper response to an aircraft emergency, incident, or accident requires the coordination of numerous City Departments. Rapid communications must be utilized to inform responsible officials of the situation in order to facilitate decision-making. The following tasks are not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive nor are they presented in order of execution priority. They represent a guide for actions to be taken when an aircraft incident or accident occurs.  Response to all emergency situations within the City of Amarillo will be in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and ICS. All Airport Emergency Categories (inflight or airborne emergency; medical emergency; ground emergency; structural emergency) may require the use of Unified Command to coordinate response to the emergency situation.

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Alert Response Procedures – Airport Staff- General

 Department of Aviation (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport): o A Department of Aviation management or operations representative(s) will report to Incident Command to: . Participate in the Incident Command structure. . Coordinate the actions and duties of Department of Aviation personnel. . The Department of Aviation Director or designee(s) will report to the EOC, if activated. . Department of Aviation management and operations personnel are responsible for:  Closing the airport to aircraft operations if it is determined this will facilitate ARFF operations.  Coordinate the prompt availability of airport personnel, equipment, and facilities, upon request, to assist with the emergency response activities.  Assign Department of Aviation personnel to coordinate activities within the terminal building.  Direct airport operations area inspection as needed and issue NOTAM’s as required.  Ensure the necessary FAA, NTSB and TSA entities are contacted.  Initiate emergency security and entry procedures for the airport as required.  Assist the tenant with initiating family reception center (FRC) procedures until a family assistance center (FAC) is activated.  Ensure that all FAA and TSA regulations relating to airport security and airport safety are adhered to throughout the course of all emergency response activities.  Serve as a direct liaison to the affected airline/tenant involved and coordinate the use of any required airport or airline/tenant assets.  Obtain passenger and cargo manifest from the affected airline/tenant.  Coordinate with the airline/tenant involved to assure authorized removal of aircraft or debris after release by NTSB/FAA officials.

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 Incidents involving Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) aircraft/materials will require coordination with DOE or DOD personnel.

Alert Response Procedures – Non-Airport Personnel – General

 A representative from each responding agency shall report to Incident Command post and coordinate efforts with the Incident Commander or as Unified Command.

 The standby alert response shall be cancelled once the Incident Commander determines the threat of an actual emergency has passed.

 Emergency scene access shall be limited to those individuals serving in a capacity defined by the Airport Emergency Plan. Additional individuals seeking assess not established by this AEP shall be vetted through Incident Command.

 Accidents involving military aircraft shall be the responsibility of the appropriate military organization to send an individual to join the established Incident Command Staff.

o Identification of survivors and/or victims shall be conducted as follows:

. Hospital personnel or other medical personnel shall not release the identities of survivors and/or victims who are transported to the hospital(s).

. Public release of the identities of accident victims is the sole responsibility of the airline involved.

o In the event of a death or deaths involving aircraft, the Justice of the Peace shall retain judicial authority of human remains and any personal effects of the deceased person or persons at the scene of the emergency.

o Authorized personnel of the NTSB (or the FAA in those cases where the NTSB has authorized the FAA to investigate) shall be permitted access to civil aircraft wreckage, records, mail, or cargo to conduct an investigation.

 Outside assistance will be available to respond to an aircraft accident. Bell Helicopter emergency responders will respond upon request. In addition, State and Federal agencies may provide assistance (such as emergency morgue and identification assistance). Although this plan defines procedures for coordinating such assistance, it is essential for the City to be prepared to carry out disaster response and short-term actions on an independent basis.

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 American Red Cross (ARC): o ARC representative(s) will report to the EOC, if activated. The EOC will coordinate assignment of ARC personnel to the terminal, hospitals, and other locations as necessary. o Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act (ADAA): Per PL 104-264, Title VII - Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act (ADFAA) ARC will: . Activate ARC personnel to provide crisis and grief counseling to family members and support personnel. This includes coordinating with the airline to contact and set up an appointment, if appropriate, with family members who do not travel to the site. . Provide disaster behavioral health and services in coordination with the air carrier’s disaster response team. . Provide an environment where the families gather without the intrusion of the media or legal counsel. . Be responsible for meeting with the families who arrive at the location, contact and update families who are unable to attend the location, and continue to communicate with the families until the director of family support for the airlines makes the determination that further assistance is no longer required. . Register family members and maintain tracking records of those for whom information is being sought. . Assign ARC personnel and trained volunteers to key locations such as the airport, FRC, FAC, each supporting medical treatment facility, and the Joint Family Support Operations Center (JFSOC).  Designated (12hr.) Friends and Relatives Reception Area (FRC): AMA Meeter/Greeter Lobby o Additional support activities of the ARC include: . Assist victims and family members by maintaining an area that will provide necessary food and drinks. Responsibility for providing food and drink rests with the airlines. . Support workers and responders by maintaining a mass feeding and rehab area as approved by the Airport EOC. Responsibility for providing an Family Assistance Center (FAC) rests with the airlines. . The NTSB has the overall responsibility for the effective operation of the FAC, but it relies upon the cooperation and support of all contributing organizations. . Assist with basic first aid as requested by first responders.

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Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Air Traffic Control Tower

 Activate the appropriate alarm notification system.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMs as requested by the Airport or as established by LOA.

 Control aircraft and ground vehicle operations on the airport in support of the emergency response, if the airport remains open.

 Control airspace in the vicinity of the incident/accident to ensure other aircraft do not interfere with emergency response activities.

 Make appropriate FAA notifications.

 Use of a Discrete Emergency Frequency during in-flight emergencies whenever possible provides precise communications between the ARFF IC and emergency aircraft.

Amarillo Fire Department (AFD/ARFF) & (Amarillo Medical Services (AMS) & AFD Advanced Life Support Personnel)

 Respond to aircraft incident/accident location in accordance with established policies and procedures.

 Assume lead in Incident/Unified Command System for initial fire/EMS operations in accordance with established policies and procedures.

o Take immediate steps to: . Establish a hot zone or inner circle in which no one shall enter without approval and full protective gear. The ARFF Command Vehicle (Red 1) will be outside the perimeter. Size of the circle will be determined by the amount of fuel spilled, wreckage, fire, or other factors that could be a danger to those exposed (refer to the illustration in Appendix 1). . Establish appropriate Branches/Divisions/Groups to conduct search and rescue, fire suppression, and medical operations. Medical operations will require close coordination with Amarillo Medical Services (AMS) to prevent duplication of effort.

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. Activate Level 2 staging at the Amarillo Fire Station #10 to maintain scene control. All responding resources must proceed through the staging area and can only be assigned to the scene at the direction of the Incident Commander. This may require escort pending the operational status of the airport. . Follow established standard operating procedures.  Upon arrival, the AFD District Chief will determine the need to establish an expanded command with ICS/Incident Management Team (IMT) support. If deemed appropriate, the AFD District Chief will assume Incident Command, designate the ARFF Officer to manage fire activities at the scene, and establish the Incident Command Post in Amarillo Fire Station #10. In addition, Incident Command will: o Ensure all proper notifications have been made.

o Provide support to the Operations Section and monitor ongoing activities.

o Establish a Unified Command as appropriate.

o Establish Command Staff functions (Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer) as needed.

o Establish General Staff functions (Planning Section, Logistics Section, and Finance/Admin Section) as needed.

o Some of the Command and General staff functions will be coordinated and performed by the EOC once activated.

o Direct and ensure operations personnel preserve the crash site as best possible.

o Direct the locating and securing of flight data and cockpit voice recorders as soon as other priorities are met.

o The AFD Fire Chief and/or Deputy Chief(s) will report to the EOC, if activated.

o Assist with peer counseling of emergency responders.

 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – (Amarillo Medical Services (AMS) & AFD Advanced Life Support Personnel):

o EMS will provide and coordinate emergency medical services as directed by Incident Command or Operations as appropriate.

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o An EMS supervisor will report to the Incident Command or Operations as appropriate to assume the following responsibilities:

. Implement Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) procedures in accordance with Annex H (Health & Medical) and internal operating procedures, if necessary.

. Coordinate the designated medical staging area and regional emergency medical service response.

. Coordinate medical air operations to the accident scene, if necessary.

. Ensure appropriate personnel protective equipment is used by emergency medical responders.

. Track patient triage and transport, maintaining status of medical transport including numbers/types/levels of injuries and patient destination.

. Ensure proper decontamination procedures are followed. Normally decontamination will be completed prior to transport. Under some circumstances this may not be possible, and a contaminated patient may require transport. Every possible effort will be made to attempt to control the spread of contamination in ambulances and the receiving hospital emergency unit.

. The AMS Chief or AMS Operations Chief will report to the Airport EOC, if activated.

Airport Police (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport)

 Coordinate with Amarillo Police Department (APD) to ensure appropriate airport security, perimeter/access control, and other law enforcement functions are addressed, as required.

 Establish the staging area access point at Amarillo Fire Station #10. The Airport Police will have access granting authority for responding personnel at this access point.

 Direct the security of the terminal building and concourse, as required.

 Assist in coordinating with the affected airline information on the aircraft accident, conveying information to Department of Aviation management and operations.

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Amarillo Police Department (APD)  Coordinate with the Airport Police to ensure appropriate airport security, perimeter/access control, and other law enforcement functions are addressed, as required.  A supervisory level APD Officer will report to Incident Command to: o Participate in a Unified Command structure. o Ensure all APD standard operating procedures are followed.  APD personnel are responsible for: o Secure and/or cordon off the accident scene and prohibit entry by unauthorized persons to prevent accidental injury, theft, or evidence contamination. o Provide traffic control in and around the accident scene and/or on Airport Boulevard or other public access points to or on the airport. o Assign officers to assist Airport Police in securing the terminal building and concourse. o Respond to any other Law Enforcement related problem according to procedure.

o Coordinate the activities of other law enforcement agencies that may respond to the accident. o Deploy the Mobile Incident Command unit to provide a coordination platform for field operations, if requested. o Assign APD Public Information officers to the EOC to assist with public information. o Provide assistance in the identification of victims and necessary morgue operations security. o Assist with scene/evidence preservation and documentation as necessary.  For Alert 0 (Security Issue) conditions or situations, a supervisory level APD officer will serve as Incident Commander and direct law enforcement operations with support from other emergency response and supporting agencies, as required.  The APD Police Chief and/or Assistant Chiefs will report to the EOC, if activated.

Airport Operator

 Designate hangars or other key buildings on the airport that will be used to accommodate uninjured, injured, and deceased persons.

 Activate the EOC, as needed.

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 Ensure all appropriate notifications have been made, including: FAA, NTSB, Airport Personnel, FEMA, FBI, DHS, Military Services, Mutual Aid, etc.

 Provide emergency support services, as requested, through the EOC.

 Ensure emergency response personnel have received appropriate equipment and training.

Airport Operations – Incident Command System

 Ensure that supporting emergency response agencies have responded.

 Determine need to totally/partially close the airport and issue appropriate NOTAMS.

 Coordinate resumption of airfield operations after confirming emergency response operations will not be hindered.

 Ensure that a representative of the aircraft owner/operator has been notified.

 Provide technical assistance to the Incident Commander.

 Participate in EOC activities, as required.

 Monitor, and coordinate as required, other concurrent airport activities.

Airport Facilities Department

 Assist/provide critical services, including utility support (activation/cut-off), as needed.

 Provide sanitation services for extended operations.

 Assist in the provision of required resources.

 To the extent possible, arrange to have available the following equipment/supplies/services: Portable lavatories, drinking water, ropes, barricades, barrier tape, portable lighting, cones, stakes, flags, signs, portable shelters, machinery, heavy equipment, and extraction tools.

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Administration/ Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

 Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management (OEM):

o OEM will report to Incident Command and based on the scope and magnitude of the incident will:

. Provide support and assistance to the Incident Command. OEM primarily assists with Planning and Logistics.

. Activate the EOC to serve as the coordination focal point for response to the accident.

. Monitor American Red Cross compliance with PL 104-264, Title VII - Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act (ADFAA)

o The Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) will report to the EOC, if activated.

. Ensure notification of and coordination with City management, medical facilities, support agencies, volunteer agencies.

. Activate EOC support staff, as needed.

. Ensure response is in accordance with this annex and the EOP.

 EOC:

o For aircraft accidents with increased scope and magnitude, the EOC will serve as the coordination focal point for response to the accident. The EOC Emergency Management Team provides policy direction, coordination, and support to field operations. The EOC will assume responsibility for coordination of:

. Strategic planning and policymaking.

. Coordination of resource requests from Incident Command.

. Overall tenant/airline communications and interaction.

. Hospital coordination and support related to a mass casualty incident.

. Morgue operations and coordination of Justice of the Peace activities.

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. Volunteer agency communications and interaction, including providing support of PL 104-264, Title VII - Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act (ADFAA) provisions required of air carriers.

. Media relations and Emergency Public Information.

. Incident Command, when handed off to the EOC. This will happen only when the incident is declared secure and recovery operations commence.

o EOC Staffing:

. Deputy Emergency Management Director: City Manager or Deputy City Manager. The Emergency Management Director (Mayor and/or County Judge) will be kept informed and may respond at the request of the Deputy Emergency Management Director.

. EOC Executive Team (as needed): Assistant City Managers, EMC/Assistant EMC, Department of Aviation Director, Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Chief, Police Chief/Assistant Police Chief, AMS Chief/AMS Operations Chief, and City Attorney.

. EOC Operations & Planning: Emergency Management Team members as assigned.

. EOC Logistics: Emergency Management Team members as assigned.

. Emergency Public Information: Community Relations with support from AFD and APD PIO personnel.

o The primary EOC for aircraft accidents is in downtown Amarillo. OEM will liaise one team member at the airport to facilitate EOC operations downtown.

Office of Public Communications/ Community Relations

 Community Relations:

o Community Relations will report to the EOC, if activated.

o Initiate the Media Plan outlined in Appendix 5 and EOP Annex I, Emergency Public Information.

o Coordinate with AFD and APD Public Information Officers (PIO) public information activities.

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Aircraft owner/operator or Designated Representative

 Provide pertinent information to Incident Commander, to include: Number of persons on board, the presence and location of any dangerous goods, and the presence of special passengers (Federal Prisoners, Air Marshals, etc.).

 Provide EOC representation, if requested.

 Make necessary notifications, to include the FAA and NTSB.

 Provide prompt access to personal articles cleared through law enforcement and customs, if necessary.

 Arrange for appropriate passenger services, to include:

o The transportation of uninjured passengers/crew members.

o Adequate holding facilities for uninjured passengers/crew members.

o As necessary, obtain food and beverages—including baby food and formula, telephone facilities, clothing, and additional medical services.

o Facilities for friends and families of victims/passengers.

o Provide prompt access to personal articles cleared through law enforcement and customs, if necessary.

o Passenger/crew accountability and tracking.

o Hotel and/or other alternative travel arrangements for passengers.

o Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) support.

 Implement approved plan in compliance with the requirements established in the ADFAA.

 Coordinate news releases with Incident Command.

 Provide for the timely removal of the wrecked or disabled aircraft as soon as authorized by the appropriate authority.

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Other Airport Tenants

 Continue to provide services based upon conditions.

 Provide support personnel and equipment, as requested.

Functional Planning Considerations

Command and Control

 Minor or small-scale incidents, utilizing little or no mutual aid will be operated through Single Command.

 Large scale or mass casualty incidents, utilizing numerous mutual aid resources will be operated through Unified Command.

 ARFF will provide Incident Command during the initial response.

 Each aircraft incident/accident will be treated as a potential hazardous materials site until determined otherwise.

 Upon completion of fire/EMS operations, Incident Command lead will be transferred to the appropriate investigating agency, as required.

 Upon release of the accident scene, the Airport will assume Incident Command and begin recovery operations.

Communications

 Radio communications during the emergency are limited to only those essential to the emergency operation.

 Air carrier communications capabilities will be incorporated into the emergency response network, as appropriate.

 Runners will be used to augment communications capabilities, as necessary.

 All ARFF vehicles operate 2-way radios and maintain the capability to communicate with the flight crew of the aircraft and the ATCT.

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Alert Notification and Warning

 Initial notification of aircraft incidents/accidents are conducted by the ATCT utilizing the ring-down system as a direct line of communication to ARFF.

 In the event an accident or incident occurs while the local FAA Tower is closed, the Amarillo Emergency Communications Center (AECC) will coordinate any 911 notifications to ARFF and notify the Airport Operations Center (AOC) to initiate or assist in the initiation of the alert response and notification.

 Mutual aid requests are conducted through the Amarillo Emergency Communications Center (AECC).

 Airport personnel are notified through text message and direct telephone calls, as required.

 Primary and back-up notification systems are covered under the Alert Notification and Warning functional section of this plan.

 As established in the Emergency Airport Operations LOA: Initial information to be transmitted shall include: landing runway (or location of emergency), aircraft type, number of persons on board, nature of emergency, estimated time of arrival, aircraft identification, amount of fuel on board, type and location of hazardous cargo.

Emergency Public Information

 All news releases, other than those directly related to airport operations, will be coordinated with participating organizations and the aircraft owner/operator.

 Media operations and emergency public information functions at the airport are addressed in the Emergency Public Information functional section of this plan.

Protective Actions

 Protective actions will be initiated by the Incident Commander based on the size and scope of the emergency.

 Protective actions are addressed in the Protective Actions functional section of this plan.

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Law Enforcement/Security

 The Airport Police department will initially provide for site security as required.

 Mutual aid assistance is available through Amarillo Police Department in the event additional security is required.

o The access control point for emergency responders is through Gate 21 located at Fire Station #10. Airport Police will respond to Fire Station #10 to provide access control until relieved by Amarillo Police Department.

o Airport Police, once relieved of access control at Fire Station #10, will be available to escort emergency personnel to the scene of the emergency.

o Emergency responders will be identified through appropriate uniforms and ID.

Fire/EMS

 Gate 21 located at Fire Station #10 is the pre-established access point to an emergency scene.

 Mutual aid will be advised of the location of the emergency and escorted to the scene of the emergency if located on the airfield by appropriately trained personnel.

 Evidence at the scene will be protected to the extent possible after firefighting and rescue operations cease.

Resource Management

 Aircraft removal equipment, cranes, and other heavy equipment for removing disabled aircraft are available through: Panhandle Steel Erectors, Panhandle Crane Service, or T Miller Wrecker Service, as noted in the Telephone Number Exhibit.

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Health and Medical

 Mutual aid agencies are notified of aircraft accidents where mass casualties are anticipated. The communications centers of each agency shall make the required notifications to hospitals and other medical facilities to expect victims.

 A Medical Coordinator will be designated by the Incident Commander. Emergency medical operations, including triage, will be directed by the Medical Coordinator.

 The designated Medical Coordinator shall verify that mutual aid and ambulance services have been alerted, organize the necessary action for triage and transport and treatment of casualties, coordinate restocking of medical supplies, and provide medical analysis of the walking wounded or traumatized.

 A Medical Transport Coordinator may be designated by the Incident Commander, which may be fulfilled by the designated Medical Coordinator. Transportation of the injured and uninjured will be directed by the Medical Transport Coordinator.

 The designated Medical Transport Coordinator shall ensure hospitals and medical personnel have been notified of the emergency, direct transportation of casualties to appropriate healthcare facilities, record victim’s name, destination facility, transporting agency, and advise hospitals when patients are en-route.

Hospitals and distances from the Airport are as follows:

 BSA Hospital, 15 miles

 Northwest Texas Hospital, 15 miles

o Hospitals will communicate with the Incident Command Post and/or EOC through AECC.

Plan Development

Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

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SOP and Checklist for Aircraft Incidents and Accidents

Before the Emergency

ARFF vehicles and related firefighting equipment is inspected routinely

Communications equipment (radios) are tested at appropriate intervals

Airport safety self-inspections are conducted, discrepancies are recorded, and corrective action is taken and recorded Exercise and evaluate the AEP yearly as a table-top exercise and conduct a full-scale exercise once every three years, in accordance with Part 139 and the ACM.

Notification of Incident or Accident Procedure

Upon activation of the ring-down phone line, direct communication between ARFF and ATCT is established. ARFF is notified of the emergency.

All necessary information to ARFF: Landing runway (or location of emergency), aircraft type, number of persons on board, nature of emergency, estimated time of arrival, aircraft identification, amount of fuel, type and location of hazardous cargo (if known).

Commercial Aircraft Response Procedure

Upon receipt of an Alert 2 or greater notification, the Airport Operations Center will send a command page through Everbridge, radio notification to airport staff, and notify the air carrier affected.

The designated mutual response gate is Gate 21 located by Fire Station #10, personnel will be released to the scene at the discretion of the Incident Commander.

All responding personnel and equipment will arrive at Gate 21 to be cleared to the AOA. Responding agencies will be notified of the following:

Airport is CLOSED and they are to proceed to the crash site.

Airport is OPEN and they are to be escorted to the site by appropriately trained Airport personnel.

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Rescue Procedure

Evacuation of the passengers from within the aircraft shall take place as soon as possible. During this time, rescue efforts shall be directed toward aiding in such evacuation or extrication, as necessary.

Once rescue paths have been established, a fire department truck shall dispense extinguishing agent to keep the threat of flame away from the passenger compartment and paths of rescue.

Extinguishment shall continue, as required, after arrival of mutual aid firefighting and rescue units.

No wreckage shall be disturbed unless required to accomplish rescue or lessen a life- threatening situation.

Disturbed wreckage shall be marked and a description of the original placement shall be recorded for the investigating team.

The triage site should be well placed upwind of the crash site, typically 500 feet, and easily accessible to ambulance traffic.

The triage site shall provide for the separation of victims by medical priority for treatment and transportation.

The triage site shall be controlled by a supervisor or higher from AMR, the ambulance service provider for the City of Amarillo.

Triage shall be initiated by the first responding EMT personnel.

Transportation of the most severely injured shall begin as soon as sufficient personnel and ambulances are available at the site.

As each ambulance is dispatched from the triage area, the designated Medical Transport Coordinator shall notify area hospitals via medical radio channels, advising the number of patients and apparent extent of injuries. Each patient shall be tagged. The Medical Transport Coordinator shall keep a copy of the tag and record the destination hospital.

If logistics require, bus transportation shall be provided for the least seriously injured and walking wounded once the most seriously injured patients have been transported to hospitals.

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Uninjured Persons Procedure

Uninjured persons at the scene shall be escorted and directed to board buses provided by the Airport and/or the City of Amarillo.

Requests for City of Amarillo busses shall be made through AECC by the EOC.

The bus driver shall follow the instructions of the airline or airport representative and transport such persons to a holding area designated by the airport and/or airline.

Uninjured passengers will be transported to a holding area designated by the EOC or airline representative.

The Kritser Conference Room, located in the Airport Administration Offices is designated as the primary holding area for uninjured persons.

Friends and Relatives Center (FRC) shall be directed to the Terminal Meeter/Greeter Lobby.

Designated Medical Coordinator Procedure

Standby

Reports to EOC and takes action as defined above and circumstances dictate.

Accident

Triage – If casualties are of significant number, establish a holding treatment area for lesser injuries until the serious cases have been transported and absorbed by the hospitals.

Distribution – Establish check points at the staging area gate for routing of ambulances to area hospitals for even distribution of patient load.

Additional Response – Requests for additional ambulances, doctor-nurse teams, disaster supplies, etc., shall be made by the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) Coordinator or Panhandle Medical Operations Center (PMOC).

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Procedure

The NTSB or FAA representative shall maintain control of the accident scene during such time investigatory operations are conducted.

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Only an authorized representative of the FAA or NTSB shall release custody of a civil aircraft wreckage, records, mail, and cargo once it is determined by the NTSB that they have no further need for custody of such records, mail, or cargo.

The National Transportation Safety Board Regulations, Part 830, defines regulatory requirements regarding access, security, and release of aircraft wreckage, records, mail, and cargo.

ARFF Alert Procedures

Proceeds without delay to the pre-position location along the designated landing runway, crash, or emergency location and announces clearance prior to entering or crossing any active movement area.

Acts to save lives and property.

In the event of a safe landing, ARFF equipment shall follow the aircraft until it is clear of the runway and safely parked.

Operations Shift Coordinator (OSC)

Proceeds without delay to response position but does not cross or enter runways or taxiways until receiving clearance from Ground control on 121.9 MHz.

The Operations Shift Coordinator ensures the Airport Operations Center is kept informed of on-going events.

Implements Alert 3 procedures and closes the airport or specific movement area surfaces if the incident dictates.

In the event of a safe landing, the OSC will follow behind the crash rescue equipment to check for FOD.

OSC will perform a special inspection of the runway from threshold to the emergency aircraft’s exit point. Once all equipment is clear and the runway has been determined to be safe, ATCT will be informed that the runway is reopened.

In the absence of the OSC, Red 1 may perform the FOD inspection and reopen the runway.

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In the event of an Alert 3, the OSC will perform a complete inspection of all movement area surfaces and the perimeter road, checking for any debris or potential evidence from the emergency aircraft. All potential evidence and debris will remain undisturbed, documented, and reported to the appropriate investigatory agency.

Respond to the airport on-scene command post (Red 1).

Coordinate disaster response with other airport departments (facilities and police).

Provide current status reports to Airport Management.

Inspect aircraft movement areas and reopen safe sections of the airport to aircraft operations after consulting with the Incident Commander, insuring such action does not interfere with the efforts of emergency response.

Issue/cancel NOTAMS as appropriate to aircraft movement area closures and notify ATCT when portions or all of the airfield have been reopened for use.

Coordinate wreckage removal with the Director of Aviation or designee, as well as the NTSB or other agency having jurisdiction.

If the OSC is off airport property at the time an emergency is declared, he or she shall coordinate operations by cell phone/ radio(s) and return to the airport to liaise with Red 1.

Incident Command Alert Procedures

Provide information to the responding mutual aid agencies.

Coordinate efforts between all agencies.

Direct the emergency scene until such time as the appropriate agency with investigatory responsibility assumes command of the scene.

Airport Police Department Alert Procedures

Respond to designated access control point for mutual aid responders at Gate 21 with the “yellow box.”

Coordinate efforts of the Airport Police Department and mutual aid law enforcement agencies.

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If the Airport Police Commander is unavailable, they shall coordinate activities by cell phone while en route to the airport.

Assist in the escort of emergency vehicles to/from the crash site.

Secure and guard the crash site, permitting no unauthorized persons on the airfield.

Notify the U.S. Post Office when U.S. Mail is involved.

Assist government agencies (FAA, NTSB, and Military) as required.

Airport Facilities Manager Alert Procedures

Notifies designated facilities personnel to report to the SRE building on standby status to provide transportation, escort, equipment, and other services as required.

Respond to airport on-scene command post, if needed.

Coordinate additional equipment and transportation with impacted airline and other agencies.

Airline Alert Procedures

It is the responsibility of the airline involved to assume responsibility of the aircraft once it has been released by the NTSB.

Persons reporting to the accident scene from the airline shall follow orders from the Incident Commander and shall provide assistance as requested.

Implement approved plan in compliance with the requirements established in the ADFAA and coordinate progress with Incident Command.

Airport Tenant (Other than Airlines) Procedures

Gates in leased areas, if any, shall be closed.

Personnel shall remain clear of the emergency scene and follow instructions provided by authorized personnel.

Authorized personnel only shall be permitted on the ramp and escorted onto the airfield, if necessary.

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Scene Protection (within the Airport fence line)

Airport personnel at the scene of the accident shall establish a fire line approximately 500 feet away from the aircraft or hazard.

Personnel and equipment not actively involved shall remain outside of the fire line unless the Incident Commander has declared the fire hazard over.

Scattered parts of the aircraft and/or the aircraft itself shall not be removed unless authorized by the investigatory agency.

After the Emergency (Recovery)

Prepare an Incident Action Plan.

Conduct a final damage assessment.

Distribute public information announcements and press releases.

Repair damaged facilities.

Restore and reorder supplies.

Document costs associated with recovery.

Document all corrective actions taken.

Document equipment and personnel utilization.

Conduct overall clean-up activities.

Conduct AOA inspections, as needed.

Issue and/or cancel appropriate NOTAMS.

Critique overall operation and apply lessons learned to future incidents, planning, and training programs.

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Terrorism

Although this AEP and ACM are public documents, specific information about how the airport operator responds to bombs and other security incidents are found in the Airport’s Security Program (ASP) is considered Sensitive Security Information (SSI) under 49 CFR 1520.7 and must not be released for public dissemination.

Information is included in the ASP as required by 49 CFR Part 1542 and is available on a need-to-know basis only.

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Structural Fires, Fuel Farm, and Fuel Storage Areas

Purpose

The information contained in this hazard-specific section is intended to supplement the Basic Plan and Functional Section of the Airport Emergency Plan. It defines responsibilities and describes actions to be taken in the event a structural fire.

Situations and Assumptions

 The airport facility is home to over fifty structures ranging from hangars, office buildings, storage facilities, and a passenger terminal. The Main Terminal Building is equipped with fire sprinkler suppression system and has a fire monitoring company. The remaining buildings have varying levels of fire suppression based on their intended use. All facilities are inspected by the Fire Marshall’s office and meet state and NFPA standards as required for the intended use.

 Fire Station 10 (ARFF) is located on Airport property and provides first response capability to all emergencies on Airport property, except for incidents requiring a law enforcement response. Fire Station 10 provides, ARFF training and capabilities as defined within the ACM and Part 139. Additionally, Amarillo Fire Department (AFD), including Station 10 staff, maintains all training requirements as established by state and local regulation.

 Fire Station 10 is located .4 NM south of the approach of Runway 22. For the City of Amarillo, the Amarillo Emergency Communications Center (AECC) will serve as the central dispatching service for emergencies contained in this section. The response times for structure fires and fuel fires will vary from 3 to 5 minutes depending on location of the emergency.

 All City of Amarillo owned fire hydrants at the airport are identified and inspected annually (usually in the Spring) for proper function. Equipment committed to structural fires or fuel fires will not cause the ARFF Index to fall below Index B. Incident command will determine the scope and resource requirements for each incident. The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management will facilitate mutual aid resources and determined by incident command.

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Operations

 Airport ARFF has the responsibility to respond to structure fires and fuel fires on the Airport.

 When deemed necessary, ARFF OIC will initially fill the role of Incident Command. The on-scene incident commander may request assistance from other Amarillo Fire Department Stations to assist in structural fires should they exceed Station 10 capabilities.

 During any emergency, EOC activation will be coordinated through the Director of Emergency Management.

 Typically, long-term operations, large-scale disasters, and disasters that provide sufficient advanced notice warrant full activation of the EOC.

 Small scale incidents, of limited duration typically, will be directed through the on-scene Incident Command (usually a vehicle) or a through limited EOC activation.

 Before an emergency:

o ARFF personnel are trained in accordance with FAA and NFPA standards

o Airport facilities and fuel farms are inspected periodically to ensure preventative fire safety precautions are in place.

 During an emergency:

o The initial fire alarm is received via fire panel, emergency phone call, or ring- down phone.

o ARFF initiates response and evaluates the situation upon arrival.

o Mutual aid requests are made by the ARFF OIC (Incident Commander).

o ARFF begins firefighting operations and establishes an Incident Command Post and activates the EOC, as required.

o Mutual aid stages at Station 10 and is released to the scene as requested by Incident Command.

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o Triage and transport is established for victims.

o Fire is extinguished.

o Scene is secured and monitored for any secondary fires or hotspots.

 After an emergency:

o Damage assessments/inspections completed.

o Documentation and repair work initiated.

o Normal or modified operations resume as soon as practicable.

o Emergency is evaluated with a debriefing and procedures updated through lessons learned.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Air Traffic Control Tower

 If involved in a fire emergency, inspect FAA owned facilities and equipment for damage and operability.

 Provide information and directions to aircraft operators, as appropriate.

 Provide necessary air and ground traffic control support for emergency response activities, as necessary.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMS.

Airport Operator

 Provide notification to appropriate agencies.

 Implement protective actions for the public and employees, when necessary.

 Coordinate response activities with airport tenants and local jurisdictions, as needed.

 Coordinate/provide news releases and interface with the media, as necessary.

 Activate the EOC, as needed.

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Firefighting and Rescue

 Respond to alarms/fires in accordance established policies and procedures.

 Provide Incident Command at fires involving airport structures.

 Determine need to evacuate, or perform other public protective action, for the occupants of any facility impacted by the fire.

 Apply appropriate fire fighting agents to any fire involving fuel, if requested by the Incident Commander.

Law Enforcement/Security

 Provide crowd and traffic control, as needed.

 Provide continued law enforcement and security services on the airport, as needed, including those prescribed in the Airport Security Program required by 49 CFR part 1542, Airport Security.

Emergency Medical Services

 Provide emergency medical services, as needed.

Airport Facilities Department

 Assist/provide critical services, including utility support (activation/cut-off), as needed.

 Provide safety inspections, as needed.

 Assist/coordinate facility restoration.

City of Amarillo Office of Public Communications

 Interface with the media, as conditions warrant.

 Provide news releases relative to the airport’s operational capability.

 Assist with the interface with other airport tenants.

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Airport Tenants

 Provide assistance on a voluntary basis or in accordance with established agreements.

Functional Planning Considerations

Command and Control

 Incident Command shall determine the following:

o Depending on the location and severity of the fire, the Incident Commander will determine whether additional resources will be placed on stand-by or dispatched to the scene.

o The Director of OEM or designee, through the initial request of Incident Command, will determine the level of EOC activation (Full, limited, or monitor only).

o Determine if it is necessary to suspend normal operations and focus entirely on emergency response tasks.

o Which protective actions are required; sheltering, evacuation, notification of public, etc.

o Removal of trapped and injured persons for burning/ collapsed structures, assigning a Hot zone, Warm zone, and Cold zone.

o When to conduct damage assessment surveys, site recovery, and facilitate any ongoing investigations.

o Site access control.

o Cut-off/restore utilities

o Inspections for restore normal operation to involved facilities.

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Alert and Warning

 Airport tenants with independent fire systems may request emergency assistance by calling 911.

 Mutual aid firefighting support is available and may be requested by through the Amarillo Emergency Communication Center.

 Public and employees in the affected area are notified by an audible fire alarm and flashing strobe lights. Additional notification may be conducted through public address pages.

Emergency Public Information

 The general public may notify the Airport of an emergency situation by calling the Airport Operations Center at 806-335-4403.

 Evacuation of airport facilities will be conducted based on the location of the fire and coordinated through incident command.

 Evacuation will be announced on the overhead paging system and/or Airport personnel will guide passengers to safety through established emergency exits.

Protective Actions

 The primary protective action for structural fire situations is evacuation. All regulatory coordination regarding safety and security issues will be communicated during the response effort.

 In the event sheltering is determined to be a more prudent protective action, a location will be determined by the Incident Command and announced through the public-address system or through face-to-face contact.

Operations and Maintenance

 The Director of Aviation or designee may determine the need to the movement area and issue appropriate NOTAMS to facilitate emergency response and mitigate any smoke or fire hazards.

 The Facilities Department will disable utilities as requested by the Incident Commander and assist in post fire damage assessment activities.

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Plan Development

Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

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SOP AND Checklist for Structural Fires, Fuel Farm, and Fuel Storage Areas

Before the Emergency

Review applicable laws, standards, and regulations.

Evaluate fire suppression capabilities.

Ensure fire suppression equipment is serviced in accordance with manufacturer recommendations or applicable fire codes.

Evaluate water supply, including fire flow capabilities.

Inspect airport facilities regularly to identify potential fire hazards.

Ensure personnel are adequately trained in their responsibilities.

During the Emergency - Operations

Ensure fire alarm system activates correctly and proper notifications are made.

Close airport movement areas and issue appropriate NOTAMS, as required.

Provide escorts for emergency responders on the airfield.

Provide representation in the EOC or Incident Command Post, as required.

During the Emergency – Facilities

Activate/shut-off utilities and outside air supply, as requested by the Incident Commander.

Provide equipment to support firefighting operations, as requested.

Provide representation in the EOC or Incident Command Post, as required.

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During the Emergency - Administration

Address media and public information calls and issue applicable press releases.

Provide staff to assist the public during building evacuation, as requested.

Provide administrative support for firefighting and rescue operations, as needed.

Provide representation in the EOC or Incident Command Post.

During the Emergency – ARFF

Conduct firefighting and rescue operations.

Coordinate response efforts with mutual aid agencies

Initiate protective actions protocol to include evacuation and/or sheltering.

Provide Incident Command

Take all necessary steps to protect life and property.

Maintain adequate equipment and staff to meet index requirement if normal airline operations continue.

During the Emergency – Law Enforcement

Assist public in building evacuation.

Establish a perimeter around the building to prevent unnecessary individuals from entering the emergency scene.

Conduct traffic control operations, to facilitate mutual aid response and ensure public safety.

Provide representation in the EOC or Incident Command Post, as required.

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During the Emergency – EMS

Provide emergency medical services to victims and responders.

Provide transportation of victims to medical facilities, as required.

Establish triage, as required.

Provide representation in the EOC or Incident Command Post, as required.

During the Emergency – Tenants

Secure leasehold and evacuate all personnel from hazard areas.

Assist customers exit the terminal, aircraft, building, or affected facility.

Relocate aircraft away from the fire hazard, as required.

Provide assistance, as requested.

Provide representation in the EOC or Command Post, if the facility or aircraft affected belongs to the tenant.

After the Emergency

The recovery effort will be largely contingent on the severity of the fire, amount of damage, facilities/equipment/systems impacted, and the availability of resources:

Conduct periodic damage assessments.

Prepare and Incident Action Plan, as required.

Conduct a final damage assessment.

Prepare public information announcements and news releases.

Repair facilities.

Replenish supply inventory.

Document associated costs.

Evaluate economic impact.

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Document all actions taken.

Document personnel usage by hours and functions performed.

Document equipment utilization.

Conduct overall clean-up activities.

Inspect AOA areas.

Cancel or issue appropriate NOTAMS.

Critique overall operation and apply lessons learned to planning and training programs.

Update AEP sections, as required.

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Earthquake

Purpose

The Natural Disasters section identifies hazards and the actions required by the airport to address the threat of a Natural Disaster. The Airport will take preventative measures in advance of a known threat and coordinate response efforts through the Airport EOC. Sudden incidents will require emergency response from airport personnel and/or mutual aid.

Situation and Assumptions

Risk Assessment

 The Airport is at a minimal risk from suffering damage due to seismic activity in the region.

 In the state of Texas, the Panhandle is a geographic region with the second highest earthquake risk level.

 Only three known earthquakes in the Texas Panhandle have had recorded magnitudes of 5.0 or above.

 An earthquake with a magnitude greater than 6.0 might occur every 300 years, while earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.5 – 6.0 are estimated to occur every 50 – 100 years.

Airport Structures

 Due to the short notice and unpredictability of earthquakes there will be no warning of such an event.

 In the event of an earthquake all personnel will be moved away from any buildings that could potentially collapse during the course of the event.

Airport Utilities

 All utility service to the airport is provided by the appropriate utility service provider. The vulnerability of utilities to damage from seismic activity is largely dependent on the intensity of the earthquake.

 The airport terminal building, airfield lighting vault, and Fire Station #10 (ARFF) are all equipped with emergency electrical generators that will activate immediately upon detection of a power loss.

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Operations

Responsibilities

 Local emergency management agencies are responsible for issuing the appropriate warnings and issuing emergency instructions to the general public.

 Airport emergency responders will focus on the safety of individuals at the airport and issue emergency instructions to them.

 Local emergency management agency instructions will be applied at the airport to the extent practical to meet the demands of the emergency.

Mutual Aid Agreement

 Being a department of the City of Amarillo, the Airport can request additional hazardous materials incident response, law enforcement, fire/rescue and medical services through AECC.

EOC Activation

 During any emergency, EOC activation will be at the discretion of the Incident Commander or the Director of Aviation/designee.

General Actions prior to an Earthquake

 Earthquakes cannot be predicted and typically occur with little to no warning.

General Actions during an Earthquake

 Begin sheltering and or evacuation operations for all individuals in all buildings.

 Monitor earthquake activity and document any observed damage, if possible.

 Close airport movement areas and issue NOTAMS as appropriate.

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General Actions after an Earthquake

 Primary focus will be placed on the safety of the airfield and terminal following the event.

 Survey individuals inside the airport terminal building for injuries and treat as required.

 Survey airport movement areas and associated equipment for damage.

 Repair or remove any damage that could lead to unsafe operations. NOTAMs will be issued for any areas of concern that cannot be addressed following the event.

 Survey airport facilities for damage and begin repair process.

 Resume normal operations.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Air Traffic Control Tower

 Inspect FAA owned and operated facilities for damage.

 Restricts aircraft operations on the airfield until inspected and cleared by Airport Operations.

 Provide necessary air and ground traffic control support for emergency response activities, as necessary.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMS referencing FAA owned and operated facilities and equipment.

Firefighting and Rescue

 Conduct fire suppression and rescue operations, as needed.

 Assist in providing emergency medical assistance, as needed.

 Check for petroleum leaks and other potential HazMat problems.

 Determine the integrity of the ARFF station.

 Assess status of fuel, electricity, water, and sanitation at the ARFF station.

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 Test telephones and alert notification systems.

 Test vehicles and portable radio equipment for functionality.

 Secure outside storage areas and equipment.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid fire and rescue organizations, as needed.

 Participate in the ICS/EOC, as required.

Law Enforcement/Security

 Provide for overall traffic control in support of evacuation operations, as needed.

 Provide continued law enforcement and security services on the airport, as needed, including those required by 49 CFR part 1542, Airport Security.

 Test telephones and alert notification systems.

 Test vehicles and portable radio equipment.

 Secure outside storage areas and equipment.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid law enforcement organizations, as needed.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

Emergency Medical Services

 Organize the necessary action for triage and treatment of any casualties.

 Provide for the transportation of casualties to designated medical facilities.

 Determine the integrity of applicable facilities.

 Assess status of fuel, electricity, water, and sanitation, as required.

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 Test telephones and alert notification systems.

 Test vehicle and portable radio equipment.

 Secure outside storage areas and equipment.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid emergency medical service units, as required.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

 Maintain an accurate list of casualties to include name and address.

 Provide medical analysis of walking wounded or traumatized patients.

 Provide for restocking of medical supplies, as needed.

 Provide Critical Incident Stress Management support, as appropriate.

Operations Shift Coordinators (OSC)

 Conduct airfield inspections, as needed.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMS, as required.

 Activate, staff and monitors the EOC, as required.

 Provide emergency support services through the EOC, as required.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate with mutual aid organizations, as required.

 Coordinate airfield operations with ATCT.

 Interface with, coordinate, and utilize as needed, the resources provided by other Airport tenants.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

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Airport Facilities

 Assist/provide critical services, including utility support (activation/cut-off), as needed.

 Provide safety inspections, as needed.

 Assist/coordinate facility restoration.

 Provide sanitation support services, as needed.

 Assist in provision of required resources.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

Airport Administration

 Provide procurement services.

 Provide appropriate budgeting, payment, and cost recovery and authorization services.

 Provide personnel services.

 Participate in ICS/EOC operations.

City of Amarillo Office of Public Communications

 Interface with the media, as conditions warrant.

 Provide news releases relative to the airport’s operational capability.

 Assist and interface with other airport tenants.

 Participate in EOC operations, as required.

Aircraft Owners/Operators

 Provide EOC representation, as required.

 Provide for initial notification to families of casualties, as required.

 Provide for passenger casualty tracking.

 Inspect tenant leased, operated, or maintained facilities for damage and operability and report issues to Airport Administration.

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Airport Tenants

 Provide assistance on a voluntary basis.

 Participate in EOC operations, as required.

 Inspect tenant leased, operated, or maintained facilities for damage and operability and report issues to Airport Administration.

Functional Planning Considerations

Command and Control

 Damage assessment activities shall commence as soon as it is safe to do so, and upon arrival of appropriate personnel.

 Search and rescue operations will commence at the discretion of the Incident Commander. Severely damaged or collapsed buildings will pose the highest risk of trapping individuals.

 Only required emergency response personnel shall be allowed in the impacted area of the earthquake.

 Airport Facilities will conduct debris clean-up operations as soon as possible. Additional services exceeding the capability of airport equipment and personnel will be coordinated through the Facilities department.

 Airport Facilities will inspect airport facilities to determine if repair, condemnation, or demolition of a facility is required. This function may be performed by an outside organization, as required.

Alert Notification and Warning

 Earthquakes normally occur with no warning. While some have been predicted, there is no reliable warning system.

 Airport tenants, employees, and transient personnel will be notified by the Airport Operations Center if time permits.

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Emergency Public Information

 Individuals in the terminal building shall be notified and given instructions as appropriate to the situation via the Public Address system.

 Warnings and advice on the continuing threat of fire, unsafe areas, and aftershocks will be issued.

 Through the Incident Command, the airport operator will be prepared to give guidance to returning airport employees and tenants regarding safety precautions associated with the following:

o Sanitary conditions

o Unsafe drinking water

o Use of utilities

Protective Actions

 Consideration will be given to relocating people away from damaged structures, particularly facilities that may receive more damage when hit by subsequent aftershocks.

 The relocation of transient personnel to designated mass care facilities will be coordinated with the local emergency management agencies.

Plan Development

Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

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SOP AND Checklist for Natural Disasters – Earthquake

Before the Emergency

The Amarillo airport does not have any preventive plans in place for earthquakes due to no effective means of warning and the low seismic intensity expected from such an event occurring. All efforts will be focused on reaction and response measures.

During the Emergency

All individuals located in the terminal building will be instructed to seek shelter away from windows and unsecured objects.

Available Airport staff, including Airport Police, will assist individuals requiring assistance getting to a more secure location.

Time permitting, the Airport may be closed and appropriate NOTAMS will be issued by the Operations Shift Coordinators and Tower.

Seismic activity will be monitored by Airport Administration and the Operations Shift Coordinators until it passes.

Mutual aid requests for fire, medical, and law enforcement will be made, as needed.

Warnings for aftershocks and any structure fires will be issued throughout the airport.

After the earthquake has passed, damaged buildings shall be evacuated until deemed safe to occupy.

After the Emergency

Prepare an Incident Action Plan

Conduct damage assessments.

Distribute public information announcements and press releases.

Repair damaged facilities.

Restore and reorder supplies.

Document costs associated with the emergency.

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Document all corrective actions taken.

Document equipment and personnel utilization.

Conduct Critical Incident Stress Debriefings, as required.

Conduct overall clean-up activities.

Conduct AOA inspections.

Issue and/or cancel appropriate NOTAMS.

Critique overall operation and apply lessons learned to future incidents, planning, and training programs.

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Flood

Purpose

The Natural Disasters section identifies hazards and the actions required by the airport to address the threat of a Natural Disaster. The Airport will take preventative measures in advance of a known threat and coordinate response efforts through the Airport EOC. Sudden incidents will require emergency response from airport personnel and/or mutual aid.

Situation and Assumptions

Risk Assessment

 In July 2010, the east part of the city of Amarillo received exceptional rainfall resulting in 7 inches of rain over the course of 7 hours.

 The event caused flooding in the basement of the terminal building and initiated a study regarding the capacity of the draining systems to carry a 100 year storm.

 Improvements were made to the draining system to prevent the system from overtopping in accordance with the 100 year plan flooding storm models.

Airport Structures

 In 2010 the only flooding that occurred was located in the terminal building. Since the improvements were carried out, additional flooding is considered highly improbable to affect any airport structures.

 In the event of a large-scale flooding, all personnel will be moved out of lower level areas such as the terminal basement.

Airport Utilities

 All utility service to the airport is provided by the appropriate utility service provider. The vulnerability of utilities to damage from flood activity is largely dependent on the intensity of the rainfall.

 The airport terminal building, airfield lighting vault, and Fire Station #10 (ARFF) are all equipped with emergency electrical generators that will activate immediately upon detection of a power loss.

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Operations

Responsibilities

 Local emergency management agencies are responsible for issuing the appropriate warnings and issuing emergency instructions to the general public.

 Airport emergency responders will focus on the safety of individuals at the airport and issue emergency instructions to them.

 Local emergency management agency instructions will be applied at the airport to the extent practical to meet the demands of the emergency.

Mutual Aid Agreement

 Being a department of the City of Amarillo, the Airport can request additional hazardous materials incident response, law enforcement, fire/rescue and medical services through AECC.

EOC Activation

 During any emergency, EOC activation will be at the discretion of the Incident Commander or the Director of Aviation/designee.

General Actions prior to a Flood

 If flooding is expected, prior flooded areas will be inspected prior to the event.

General Actions during a Flood

 Begin evacuation operations for all individuals in lower levels of buildings.

 Monitor flooding activity and document any observed damage, if possible.

 Close airport movement areas and issue NOTAMS, as appropriate.

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General Actions after a Flood

 Primary focus will be placed on the safety of the airfield and terminal, following the event.

 Survey individuals inside the airport terminal building for injuries and treat, as required.

 Survey airport movement areas and associated equipment for damage.

 Repair or remove any damage that could lead to unsafe operations. NOTAMs will be issued for any areas of concern that cannot be addressed following the event.

 Survey airport facilities for damage and begin repair process.

 Resume normal operations.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Air Traffic Control Tower

 Inspect FAA owned and operated facilities for damage.

 Restricts aircraft operations on the airfield until inspected and cleared by Airport Operations.

 Provide necessary air and ground traffic control support for emergency response activities, as necessary.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMS referencing FAA owned and operated facilities and equipment.

Firefighting and Rescue

 Conduct rescue operations, as needed.

 Assist in providing emergency medical assistance, as needed.

 Check for petroleum leaks and other potential HazMat problems.

 Determine the integrity of the ARFF station.

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 Assess status of fuel, electricity, water, and sanitation at the ARFF station.

 Test telephones and alert notification systems.

 Test vehicles and portable radio equipment for functionality.

 Secure outside storage areas and equipment.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid fire and rescue organizations, as needed.

 Participate in the ICS/EOC, as required.

Law Enforcement/Security

 Provide for overall traffic control in support of evacuation operations, as needed.

 Provide continued law enforcement and security services on the airport, as needed, including those required by 49 CFR part 1542, Airport Security.

 Test telephones and alert notification systems.

 Test vehicles and portable radio equipment.

 Secure outside storage areas and equipment.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid law enforcement organizations, as needed.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

Emergency Medical Services

 Organize the necessary action for triage and treatment of any injuries.

 Provide for the transportation of casualties to designated medical facilities.

 Determine the integrity of applicable facilities.

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 Assess status of fuel, electricity, water, and sanitation, as required.

 Test telephones and alert notification systems.

 Test vehicle and portable radio equipment.

 Secure outside storage areas and equipment.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid emergency medical service units, as required.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

 Maintain an accurate list of casualties to include name and address.

 Provide medical analysis of walking wounded or traumatized patients.

 Provide for restocking of medical supplies, as needed.

 Provide Critical Incident Stress Management support, as appropriate.

Operations Shift Coordinator

 Conduct airfield inspections, as needed.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMS, as required.

 Activate, staff and monitors the EOC, as required.

 Provide emergency support services through the EOC, as required.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate with mutual aid organizations, as required.

 Coordinate airfield operations with ATCT.

 Interface with, coordinate, and utilize as needed, the resources provided by other Airport tenants.

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 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

Airport Facilities

 Assist/provide critical services, including utility support (activation/cut-off), as needed.

 Provide safety inspections, as needed.

 Assist/coordinate facility restoration.

 Provide sanitation support services, as needed.

 Assist in provision of required resources.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

Airport Administration

 Provide procurement services.

 Provide appropriate budgeting, payment, and cost recovery and authorization services.

 Provide personnel services.

 Participate in ICS/EOC operations.

City of Amarillo Office of Public Communications

 Interface with the media, as conditions warrant.

 Provide news releases relative to the Airport’s operational capability.

 Assist and interface with other airport tenants.

 Participate in EOC operations, as required.

Aircraft Owners/Operators

 Provide EOC representation, as required.

 Provide for initial notification to families of casualties, as required.

 Provide for passenger casualty tracking.

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 Inspect tenant leased, operated, or maintained facilities for damage and operability and report issues to Airport Administration.

Airport Tenants

 Provide assistance on a voluntary basis.

 Participate in EOC operations, as required.

 Inspect tenant leased, operated, or maintained facilities for damage and operability and report issues to Airport Administration.

Functional Planning Considerations

Command and Control

 Damage assessment activities shall commence as soon as it is safe to do so, and upon arrival of appropriate personnel.

 Search and rescue operations will commence at the discretion of the Incident Commander. Severely damaged or collapsed buildings will pose the highest risk of trapping individuals.

 Only required flood response personnel shall be allowed in the impacted area.

 Airport Facilities will conduct debris clean-up operations as soon as possible. Additional services exceeding the capability of airport equipment and personnel will be coordinated through the Facilities department.

 Airport Facilities will inspect airport facilities to determine if repair, condemnation, or demolition of a facility is required. This function may be performed by an outside organization, as required.

Alert Notification and Warning

 The Office of Emergency management and the National Weather service will issue warnings regarding potential flooding in the area.

 Airport tenants, employees, and transient personnel will be notified by the Airport Operations Center if time permits.

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Emergency Public Information

 Individuals in the terminal building shall be notified and given instructions as appropriate to the situation via the Public Address system.

 Warnings and advice on the continuing flooding, unsafe areas, and sanitary conditions will be issued.

 Through Incident Command, the airport operator will be prepared to give guidance to returning airport employees and tenants regarding safety precautions associated with the following:

o Sanitary conditions

o Unsafe drinking water

o Use of utilities

Protective Actions

 Consideration will be given to relocating people away from damaged structures, particularly facilities that may receive excessive damage due to flood damage.

 The relocation of transient personnel to designated mass care facilities will be coordinated with the local emergency management agencies.

Plan Development

Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

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SOP AND Checklist for Natural Disasters – Flood

Before the Emergency

Airport Facilities personnel will inspect drainage areas such as grate inlets near the terminal building and the employee parking lot.

Airport Facilities personnel will ensure sandbags are made up and move essential equipment to higher ground if possible.

During the Emergency

All individuals located in the terminal building will be instructed to seek shelter away from the lowest level of the terminal building.

Available Airport staff, including Airport Police, will assist individuals requiring assistance getting to a more secure location.

Time permitting, the Airport may be closed and appropriate NOTAMS will be issued by the Operations Shift Coordinators and Tower.

Flooding will be monitored by Airport Administration and the Operations Shift Coordinators until it passes.

Mutual aid requests for fire, medical, and law enforcement will be made, as needed.

Warnings for flooding and sanitation will be issued throughout the airport.

After the flood has passed, flooded areas shall be evacuated until deemed safe to occupy.

After the Emergency

Prepare an Incident Action Plan

Conduct damage assessments.

Distribute public information announcements and press releases.

Repair damaged facilities.

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Restore and reorder supplies.

Document costs associated with the emergency.

Document all corrective actions taken.

Document equipment and personnel utilization.

Conduct Critical Incident Stress Debriefings, as required.

Conduct overall clean-up activities.

Conduct AOA inspections.

Issue and/or cancel appropriate NOTAMS.

Critique overall operation and apply lessons learned to future incidents, planning, and training programs.

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Tornado

Purpose

The Natural Disasters section identifies hazards and the actions required by the airport to address the threat of a Natural Disaster. The Airport will take preventative measures in advance of a known threat and coordinate response efforts through the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Sudden incidents will require emergency response from airport personnel and/or mutual aid.

Situation and Assumptions

Risk Assessment

 The airport is at risk of being struck by a tornado due to intense thunderstorm activity during the spring and summer months. Life safety will be the primary objective of the Airport, equipment and documents fall to a lower priority when faced with the severity and time constraints associated with an event of this nature. Tornado specific procedures are addressed in this plan.

 In the event of a natural disaster, the airport’s servers are backed up daily to preserve critical information. Additionally, the airport is planning to create a secondary location, off-site, to preserve critical airport information.

 The fast-moving nature of thunderstorms in the Texas Panhandle typically offer little advanced warning.

Airport Structures

 If a tornado threatens to strike the airport, all individuals will be evacuated away from the doors and windows of all buildings. Airport, TSA, and Airline staff will announce and guide passengers to the lower-level tug drive, as identified, to shelter from the storm.

Airport Utilities

 All utility service to the airport is provided by the appropriate utility service provider. The vulnerability of utilities to wind damage is largely dependent on the wind speed produced by the storm.

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 The airport terminal building, airfield lighting vault, and Fire Station #10 (ARFF) are all equipped with emergency electrical generators that will activate immediately upon detection of a power loss. Additionally, the terminal building and Fire Station #10 serve as strategic evacuation points in the event of a natural disaster.

Operations

Responsibilities

 Local emergency management agencies are responsible for issuing appropriate severe weather warnings and issuing emergency instructions to the general public.

 Airport emergency responders will focus on the safety of individuals at the airport and issue emergency instructions to them.

 Local emergency management agency instructions will be applied at the airport to the extent practical to meet the demands of the emergency.

Mutual Aid Agreement

 Being a department of the City of Amarillo, the Airport can request additional law enforcement, fire/rescue and medical services through the OEM. OEM will facilitate any request for additional resources from state and federal levels.

EOC Activation

 During any emergency, EOC activation will be at the discretion of the Director of Emergency Management and or Incident Command.

General Actions Prior to a Weather Emergency

 Keep airside and landside facilities clear of debris that may become airborne during periods of high wind.

 Monitor local news, weather outlets, NWS, and OEM briefings during heavy storm activity to ensure that updated severe weather information is received.

 Provide airport tenants with any advanced knowledge of severe weather approaching the airport.

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General Actions during a Weather Emergency

 Begin sheltering and or evacuation operations for all individuals in all buildings.

 Monitor storm progress, path, and document any observed damage, if possible.

 Close airport movement areas and issue NOTAMS, as appropriate.

General Actions after a Weather Emergency

 Survey individuals inside the airport terminal building for injuries and treat as required.

 Survey airport movement areas and associated equipment for damage and debris.

 Remove debris hazards and re-open movement area surfaces when possible.

 Survey airport facilities for damage and begin repair process.

 Resume normal operations.

ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Air Traffic Control Tower

 Inspect FAA owned and operated facilities for damage.

 Restricts aircraft operations on the airfield until inspected and cleared by Airport Operations.

 Provide necessary air and ground traffic control support for emergency response activities, as necessary.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMS referencing FAA owned and operated facilities and equipment.

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Firefighting and Rescue

 Conduct fire suppression and rescue operations, as needed.

 Assist in providing emergency medical assistance, as needed.

 Check for petroleum leaks and other potential HazMat problems.

 Determine the integrity of the ARFF station.

 Assess status of fuel, electricity, water, and sanitation at the ARFF station.

 Test telephones and alert notification systems.

 Test vehicles and portable radio equipment for functionality.

 Secure outside storage areas and equipment.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid fire and rescue organizations, as needed.

 Participate in the ICS/EOC, as required.

Law Enforcement/ Airport Operations Center (AOC)

 Provide for overall traffic control in support of evacuation operations, as needed.

 Provide continued law enforcement and security services on the airport, as needed, including those required by 49 CFR part 1542, Airport Security.

 Test telephones and alert notification systems.

 Test vehicles and portable radio equipment.

 Secure outside storage areas and equipment.

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 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid organizations, as needed.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

Emergency Medical Services

 Organize the necessary action for triage and treatment of any casualties.

 Provide for the transportation of casualties to designated medical facilities.

 Determine the integrity of applicable facilities.

 Assess status of fuel, electricity, water, and sanitation, as required.

 Test vehicle and portable radio equipment.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate activities with mutual aid emergency medical service units, as required.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

 Maintain an accurate list of casualties to include name and address.

 Provide medical analysis of walking wounded or traumatized patients.

 Provide for restocking of medical supplies, as needed.

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Operations Shift Coordinator

 Conduct airfield inspections, as needed.

 Issue appropriate NOTAMS, as required.

 Activate, staff and monitors the EOC, as required.

 Provide emergency support services through the EOC, as required.

 Assist in support operations, to include search, inspection, personnel accountability, and protective action implementation.

 Coordinate with mutual aid organizations, as required.

 Coordinate airfield operations with ATCT.

 Interface with, coordinate, and utilize as needed, the resources provided by other Airport tenants.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

Airport Facilities

 Assist/provide critical services, including utility support (activation/cut-off), as needed.

 Provide safety inspections, as needed.

 Assist/coordinate facility restoration.

 Provide sanitation support services, as needed.

 Assist in provision of required resources.

 Participate in ICS/EOC, as required.

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Airport Administration

 Coordinate procurement services through EOC.

 Coordinate appropriate budgeting, payment, and cost recovery and authorization services through EOC.

 Provide personnel services and coordinate with EOC for additional City personnel.

 Coordinate Critical Incident Stress Management support with EOC, as appropriate.

 Participate in ICS/EOC operations.

City of Amarillo Office of Public Communications

 Interface with the media, as conditions warrant.

 Provide news releases relative to the airport’s operational capability.

 Assist and interface with other airport tenants.

 Participate in EOC operations, as required.

Aircraft Owners/Operators

 Provide EOC representation, as required.

 Provide for initial notification to families of casualties, as required.

 Provide for passenger casualty tracking.

 Inspect tenant leased, operated, or maintained facilities for damage and operability and report issues to Airport Administration.

Airport Tenants

 Provide assistance on a voluntary basis.

 Participate in EOC operations, as required.

 Inspect tenant leased, operated, or maintained facilities for damage and operability and report issues to Airport Administration.

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Functional Planning Considerations

Command and Control

 The only means of gathering specific information regarding tornado threat, projected path, and intensity is from National Weather Service advisories.

 Damage assessment activities shall commence as soon as it is safe to do so, and upon arrival of appropriate personnel.

 Search and rescue operations will commence at the discretion of the Incident Commander. Severely damaged or collapsed buildings will pose the highest risk of trapping individuals.

 Only required emergency response personnel shall be allowed in the impacted area of the tornado.

 Airport Facilities will conduct debris clean-up operations as soon as possible. Additional services exceeding the capability of airport equipment and personnel will be coordinated through the Facilities department.

 Airport Facilities will inspect airport facilities to determine if repair, condemnation, or demolition of a facility is required. This function may be performed by an outside organization, as required.

Alert Notification and Warning

 Airport staff continually monitors weather outlets, National Weather Service alerts / briefings website, and OEM coordination information. When Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Watches/Warnings are issued, the Airport Operations Center will begin notifying the appropriate personnel.

 Airport tenants, employees, and transient personnel will be notified by the Airport Operations Center over through automated messaging, public-address system, and by telephone.

Emergency Public Information

 Individuals in the terminal building shall be notified and given instructions as appropriate to the situation via the Public Address system.

 Airport Operations, Airport Police, and Airport Facilities personnel will assist in escorting and guiding of individuals to designated sheltering locations.

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Protective Actions

 During a tornado, sheltering is generally the only protective action appropriate.

 Evacuation may occur only if required to move people away from a building that may suffer structural failure.

 The designated tornado shelter in the airport terminal building is on the ground level in the tug drive area.

Plan Development

Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

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SOP AND Checklist for Natural Disasters - Tornado

Before the Emergency

Test and service emergency generators per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Continually survey and clean-up loose objects around the airport that might cause damage due to high winds.

Coordinate emergency procedures with airport tenants.

During the Emergency

All individuals located in the terminal building will be instructed to seek shelter away from windows, in the designated tornado shelter (lower level tug drive).

Individuals on the second-floor passenger concourse will be directed to the designated tornado shelter (lower level tug drive).

Restrooms located on interior walls are acceptable tornado shelters.

Available Airport staff, including Airport Police, will assist individuals requiring assistance getting to the appropriate sheltering location.

Time permitting, the Airport may be closed and appropriate NOTAMS will be issued by the Operations Shift Coordinator.

Storm progress will be monitored by Airport Administration and the Operations Shift Coordinator until it passes.

Mutual aid requests for fire, medical, and law enforcement will be made, as needed.

After the storm has passed, severely damaged buildings shall be evacuated until deemed safe to occupy.

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After the Emergency

Prepare an Incident Action Plan

Conduct damage assessments.

Distribute public information announcements and press releases.

Repair damaged facilities.

Restore and reorder supplies.

Document costs associated with the emergency.

Document all corrective actions taken.

Document equipment and personnel utilization.

Conduct Critical Incident Stress Debriefings, as required.

Conduct overall clean-up activities.

Conduct AOA inspections.

Issue and/or cancel appropriate NOTAMS.

Critique overall operation and apply lessons learned to future incidents, planning, and training programs.

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Hazardous Materials Incidents

Purpose

The information contained in this hazard-specific section is intended to supplement the Basic Plan and Functional Section of the Airport Emergency Plan. It defines responsibilities and describes actions to be taken in the event a hazardous material incident.

Situation and Assumptions

Airport Fuel Storage Facilities

 The airport fuel farm is located on American Drive between the Bell Helicopter Assembly Facility and the TAC Air terminal. The fuel farm serves as the primary distribution and storage point for petroleum products on airport property. Product arrives at the fuel farm by bulk tank trucks. The following are quantities of fuel and other petroleum products stored at the fuel farm:

o 2x Jet-A tanks: 40,000gal each / 80,000gal total

o 1x 100LL tank: 20,000gal

o 1x Diesel tank: 5,000gal

o 1x Unleaded tank: 1,000gal

o 1x Type I Glycol tank: 10,000gal

 The Airport operates an unleaded fuel depot in between Fire Station 10 (ARFF) and the Snow Removal Equipment maintenance building. The following are quantities at this location:

o 1 x Unleaded tank: 6,000 gal.

o 1 x Diesel Tank: 6,000 gal.

 The airport operates a Consolidated Rental Car Fueling facility located at the intersection of South Pullman Rd. and Airport Blvd.

o 1x 12,000 gal.

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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Pantex Plant located 17 miles northeast of Amarillo, Texas.

Hazardous Materials Transportation Routes

 Public roadways adjacent to the airport allow for a threat of hazardous materials incident due to frequent deliveries of fuel and glycol products.

 The airport terminal ramp, FBO ramp, perimeter road, and taxiways pose a hazardous materials threat due to frequent aircraft fueling operations and travel corridors between the fuel farm and aircraft servicing areas.

 Non-fuel hazardous materials are transported through the airport infrequently. Medical flights, medical cargo, and Department of Energy cargo pose a potential release of hazardous material.

 Airlines servicing the airport generally do not transport hazardous materials other than fuel.

Hazardous Materials Response Teams

 The City of Amarillo has the capability to respond to most types of hazardous materials incidents within the jurisdictions. The Amarillo Fire Department (AFD) maintains a dedicated HAZMAT team with technician-level trained personnel and specialized equipment to perform monitoring, sampling, detection, and decontamination. Potter County, Randall County, and the City of Canyon have limited capabilities that can assist with hazmat response functions.

 The governments of the City of Amarillo and Potter County, in coordination with Carson County, Armstrong County, the State of Texas, and the Federal government are responsible for responding to Pantex Plant Operational Emergency to protect the public. An effective response requires the preparation of an emergency response plans by the City of Amarillo and Potter County specific to the hazards posed by the Pantex Plant. Such response will be made in coordination with appropriate local, State, and Federal Agencies, along with private and voluntary entities. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Radiation Control Program (RCP) will assist Amarillo and Potter County in matters relating to Pantex emergencies. The DSHS/RCP will serve as the City and County advisor in matters involving radiation releases by the plant.

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Hazardous Materials Training

 Each jurisdiction is responsible for ensuring that all response personnel are trained to the required level of response as mandated in 29 CFR Part 1910.120 and 40 CFR Part 311. Departments and agencies assisting with response will incorporate competencies as appropriate to their responsibilities. Based on the requirements for hazardous materials technician set forth by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, local fire departments will provide training of personnel according to their training needs and schedules.  The training program shall provide personnel with applicable knowledge and qualifications for radiological emergency response. The program shall include periodic refresher training, including the scope, nature and frequency for the following categories:

o City and County senior management personnel responsible for overall direction & control

o Law enforcement personnel

o Firefighting personnel;

o Emergency medical service, first aid, rescue and ambulance personnel

o Local support services personnel, including emergency management personnel

o Healthcare support personnel

o Personnel responsible for transmission of emergency information and instructions

 The DSHS/RCP is responsible for monitoring, collecting, and analyzing radiological samples. The training for City of Amarillo and Potter County personnel shall contain limited monitoring and decontamination techniques.

 The airport does not maintain sufficient equipment to handle large hazardous material incidents.

 The Fire Station 10 (ARFF) is trained to handle minor Hazardous Materials Incidents occurring at the airport.

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 Large quantity fuel spills and non-fuel hazardous material incidents will require assistance from the Amarillo Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team.

 The ARFF OIC is considered Incident Command for hazardous materials incidents and will determine whether the incident requires activation of the EOC.

Aircraft Accidents

 Aircraft accidents shall be considered a hazardous materials incident until determined otherwise by Incident Command.

Operations

Emergency Response Plans

 This hazard section in the AEP has been developed to complement the response activities established under local EOP Annex Q: Hazardous Materials Response, Annex W: Pantex Response Plan, and EOP Annex M, Resource Management.

 The airport will address small scale hazardous materials incident that are within the capability of personnel and equipment.

 Airport tenants will conduct response and clean-up activities of small quantity fuel spills that are within the personnel and equipment capability. Airport tenants are required to report spills to the Airport Operator in accordance their approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

 Hazardous Materials Response Teams will be required to respond to large-scale hazardous materials incidents, especially in situations where soil intrusion occurs.

Hazardous Materials Response

 ARFF will respond to the incident and assist with clean-up activities within the capability of personnel and equipment, if necessary.

 Incident Command will determine whether Hazardous Materials Response Team response is required.

 The Incident Commander will determine whether a hazardous materials incident notification is required.

 Non-fuel hazardous material incidents will be addressed through coordination with ARFF and escalated to OEM, if necessary.

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Mutual Aid Response

 If local and mutual aid resources available to respond to a Hazmat incident are inadequate, regional and state assistance will be requested by the OEM Representative at the scene from the Disaster District Committee (DDC) Chairperson. The DDC is authorized to employ resources within the district (use of Texas Military Forces (TMF) requires approval of the Governor). If the state resources within the district are inadequate, the DDC will forward the request to the State Operation Center (SOC) for action.

 For major incidents, the DDC will coordinate state assistance that cannot be provided locally or regionally, and the State will request federal assistance, if required.

 TCEQ serves as the lead state agency for response to most hazardous materials spills, serves in an advisory role to the Incident Commander and EOC, monitors all cleanup and disposal operations, coordinates with other state agencies, and in the event a responsible party cannot be identified or is unable to clean up the spill may arrange for contractor support funded by the Texas Spill Response Fund.

 The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides assistance to local law enforcement in areas of traffic control, evacuation, and protection of property.

 The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is the lead state agency for response to spills of crude oil and natural gas at exploration and production facilities and from intrastate crude oil and natural gas pipelines.

 Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) may be able to provide heavy equipment to assist in containing spills near public roads, but TXDOT personnel are not trained or equipped as Hazmat responders.

 The State has established an Environmental Release Hotline (1-800-832-8224), which receives reports of Hazmat releases or oil spills and disseminates that information electronically to appropriate state agencies.

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Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Air Traffic Control Tower

 Provide relevant information (fuel, persons-on-board, composite hazardous cargo) and direction to aircraft operators.

 Provide necessary air and ground traffic control support for emergency response activities, as necessary.

Firefighting and Rescue

 Activate EOC, as needed

 Respond to fuel spills and other hazardous materials incidents in accordance with established policies and level of training.

 Provide response and recovery support in accordance with level of training and established airport policies and procedures.

 Determine need for, and initiate as needed, local Hazardous Materials Response Team response.

 Assist in Alert and Warning process in the event a Protective Action is required.

 Provide Hazardous Materials Response Team personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Law Enforcement

 Assist with scene security as requested by the Incident Commander

 Assist in the Alert and Warning process in the event a Protective Action is required.

 Provide for overall traffic control, including coordination with mutual aid law enforcement agencies.

 Assist with airfield escort services, as needed.

 Provide crowd control, as needed.

 Provide continued law enforcement and security services on the airport, including those required by 49 CFR Part 1542.

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Emergency Medical Services

 Provide on-scene emergency medical services in accordance with established plans and procedures.

 Collect, triage, and treat casualties

 Transport to, and coordinate with, appropriate medical care facilities.

 Provide for the deceased.

 Restock medical supplies, as needed.

 Initiate and coordinate as needed, mutual aid EMS support.

Airport Administration

 Coordinate procurement services through EOC.

 Coordinate appropriate budgeting, payment, and cost recovery and authorization services through EOC.

 Provide personnel services and coordinate with EOC for additional City personnel.

 Coordinate Critical Incident Stress Management support with EOC, as appropriate.

 Participate in ICS/EOC operations.

 Prepare for, and accomplish, return to normal operations.

 Ensure airport response have received appropriate training.

Operation Shift Coordinator

 Provide scene representation, to include participation in the Incident Command System.

 Coordinate Protective Actions, as needed.

 Make required notifications, including NOTAMs, as needed.

 Conduct airfield inspections, as needed.

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 Participate in EOC operations.

 Coordinate operations with the Air Traffic Control Tower, as needed.

 Monitor, and coordinate as required, other concurrent airport activities.

 Interface with, coordinate, and utilize resources made available by airport tenants.

 Participate in response and recovery operations as training levels permit.

 Provide emergency support services, as requested through the EOC.

 Prepare for, and accomplish, a return to normal airport operations.

Airport Maintenance

 Assist/provide critical services, including utility support, as needed.

 Assist in the implementation of protective actions.

 Provide building and facility safety inspections, as needed.

 Provide sanitation services for extended operations.

 Assist in the provision of required resources.

 Participate in EOC activities, as needed.

 Assist in facility restoration.

Airport Public Information/Community Relations

 Interface with the media, as well as any emergency response organization on-scene public relations personnel.

 Provide news release relative to the airport's responsibilities and activities.

 Participate in EOC operations.

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Aircraft Operator or Designated Representative

 Provide on-scene support, as requested by the Incident Commander.

 Participate in EOC operations.

 Provide for timely news releases.

Airport Tenants

 Provide assistance on a voluntary basis, as requested by the Incident Commander.

Functional Planning Considerations

Command and Control

 The ARFF OIC will establish Incident Command and direct operations during the initial stage of the Hazardous Materials incident.

 Incident Command may be transferred to the appropriate Hazardous Materials Response Team upon arrival.

 Notification of airport personnel shall be conducted in accordance with existing Alert Notification and Warning systems detailed in section 3 of this plan.

 The hazardous material involved and its adverse effects on human health, property, and the environment should be identified prior to exposing response personnel to the hazard, if possible.

 Single Command shall be utilized for small scale HAZMAT incidents. If multiple jurisdictions respond with mutual aid support, a Unified Command structure shall be used.

 Response personnel shall have available and utilize all personal protective action required by NFPA regulations.

 All non-essential personnel shall be moved as far upwind from the scene as soon as possible.

 The Incident Commander will establish a Protective Action Zone, as required.

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 Hazardous materials will be contained in a manner determined by the Incident Commander i.e. tarps, dikes, absorbents.

 The Incident Commander will ensure all required notifications are made.

 The Incident Commander shall establish and maintain a secure perimeter to the scene. Law enforcement will assist in access control and security, as required.

Alert Notification and Warning

 Upon notification of a Hazardous Materials incident, the IC will determine if the Alert Notification and Warning Systems should be activated.

 Individuals on Airport property shall follow the direction of local, state, or federal emergency management agencies regarding Hazardous Materials incidents.

 The Airport will establish Alert and Warning notifications as required by local emergency management agencies.

Emergency Public Information

 Airport personnel are trained on emergency notification procedures during initial and routine training provided by the Airport.

 The City of Amarillo Office of Public Communications is responsible for issuing press releases and interfacing with the media during all emergency situations.

 Public health advisories shall be issue by the jurisdiction having control over the incident. The Airport will issue NOTAMS appropriately if aircraft operations are affected.

 Personal protective action instructions, including sheltering and evacuation, will be issued by Incident Command.

 The Airport will utilize the Alert Notification and Warning systems established in Section 3 of the Functional Sections as appropriate to the protective action required.

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Protective Actions

 Evacuation will be conducted in a manner specified by the Incident Commander; however, the initial evacuation route should be as far away from the Hazardous Materials incident site as possible.

 Based upon the Hazard Analysis for each local jurisdiction a file will be maintained by OEM depicting the vulnerable zones for fixed facilities and transportation arteries. Within each vulnerable zone, specific information will be highlighted for use in scene assessment and issuing protective action recommendations.

 The following are protective action strategies that can be used to protect the public:

Evacuation

Evacuation is used to move the public away from danger. Its goal in hazardous materials emergencies is to avoid or minimize exposure to dangerous chemicals. When evacuation can be completed before dangerous levels of hazardous materials move into the community, it is the public protective action of choice. This will avoid exposure to the hazardous material completely. It may also be preferable when the leak is large, unpredictable and difficult to control, or when there is a high risk of explosion or flash over. However, evacuations can take a very long time to complete, particularly in areas with high population density. And evacuating has inherent risks unrelated to the hazardous material. Managing an evacuation is a resource- intensive activity for local response agencies. The Terminal Evacuation Plan is outlined in Exhibit 4

Sheltering-In-Place

The goal of sheltering in place during hazardous materials accidents is to minimize the exposure of the threatened public to the dangerous chemical(s). Sheltering in place uses a structure and its indoor atmosphere to temporarily separate people from a hazardous outdoor atmosphere. The people will still be in the endangered area but will be protected by the barrier created by the shelter and the short-term protection of its indoor atmosphere. Over time, small cracks in buildings will allow contaminated air to enter the indoor atmosphere. Some exposure will occur, but if properly undertaken, sheltering in place can provide substantial protection from doses high enough to cause injury. The election of sheltering in place to protect the public may be preferable when the leak is very fast, a migrating toxic vapor cloud could quickly overtake unprotected or evacuating citizens, the material released has a low health hazard, or evacuation would create problems that would outweigh its usefulness. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has defined four levels of sheltering that may be implemented:

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Normal Sheltering

Closing all doors and windows and turning off all furnaces, air conditioners or other ventilation equipment. Expedient Sheltering

In addition normal sheltering, taking simple measures to reduce infiltration. These are placing plastic sheeting over windows and vents and taping over electrical outlets, around doors and other openings.

Enhanced Sheltering

Making modifications to the structure to reduce infiltration. These modifications are steps that are often used in weatherizing homes such as caulking around windows, doors and other places where surfaces meet, using weather stripping and installing storm windows.

Pressurized Sheltering

Using special gas-particulate filter blower units to pressurize a sealed room, building or other enclosure with filtered air. The filter-blower produces a outward flow of air through leakage points which prevents contaminated air from entering the shelter. Pressurized shelters are expensive to implement and are not typically in use for the general public.

Ingestion Advisory

Surface and ground water supplies, milk and food can be contaminated by a hazardous chemical release. Response must include the quick identification of a threat to the drinking water supply, notification of the public and private system operators, and warning to the affected population. Sewage

A hazardous chemical entering the sewage system can cause serious and long-term damage to a treatment plant. It may be necessary to divert sewage which may create other public health threats and environmental problems.

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Determining Affected Areas and Protective Actions

 The Incident Commander will estimate areas and population affected by a hazmat release. The Incident Commander may request assistance from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

 Sheltering will be conducted in a manner specified by the Incident Commander. Sheltering may be the only available option if the Hazardous Materials incident is the result of a natural disaster.

Law Enforcement/Security

 Law enforcement shall provide emergency site security, as requested by IC.

 Law enforcement shall assist in clearing and marking evacuation routes, as required.

 Institute ingress and egress restrictions as determined by the Incident Commander for scene safety and to exclude entry by unauthorized personnel. Non‐emergency personnel who request entry will be referred to the Command Post for determination of status.  Provide assistance in identification and number of fatalities to IC.

 Law enforcement personnel shall assist is directing individuals to sheltering locations and distributing protective action instructions specified by the Incident Commander.

Firefighting and Rescue  Firefighting and Rescue personnel shall provide initial response, establish Incident Command, and initiate appropriate mitigation efforts.  Initiate appropriate action to control and eliminate the hazard based on the level of training and equipment at hand.  Apply appropriate firefighting techniques if the incident has resulted in fire.  Determine a safe route into the area and relay to Dispatch along with the determination of hot, warm, and cold zones.  Provide decontamination per implementing procedures.

 All emergency responders shall follow all NFPA guidelines and regulations specific to Hazardous Materials Incidents.

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Health and Medical

 Information regarding the health risks created by a hazardous materials release shall be disseminated by the appropriate emergency management agency.

 Confirm with the IC that the emergency medical operations have been established in the cold zone.

 Institute patient tracking procedures.

 Notify the hospital if contaminated casualties or responders are to be transported via ambulance or other transport means.

 EMS personnel will institute personal protective measures should transport of contaminated casualties be necessary.

 Confirm material identification; assure dissemination to dispatch/healthcare facilities.

 Provide assistance for responder pre-entry baseline medical assessment and rehab.

 If ground exposure occurs, water monitoring activities shall commence at the discretion of the Incident Commander or environmental protection agency.

 Health and Medical personnel shall continually monitor the health of response personnel performing decontamination tasks.

Resource Management

 The Airport maintains a limited quantity of quick dry material, capable of absorbing low quantity fluid spills.

 Post Incident Review: Every agency with response capabilities and task assignments is responsible for providing and maintaining equipment and supplies necessary for hazardous materials operations. A resource list shall be kept and updated annually and submitted to the LEPC. Specific resources are addressed in EOP Annex M, Resource Management.

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Plan Development

Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

Authorities and References

Federal

 Public Law 96-510, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980.

 Public Law 99-499, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986.

 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.

 40 CFR 68, Clean Air Act.

 40 CFR 261, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

State

 Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 502, Texas Hazard Communication Act.

 Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 505, Manufacturing Facility Community Right- to-Know Act.

 Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 506, Public Employer Community Right-to-Know Act.

 Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 507, Non-manufacturing Facilities Community Right-to-Know Act.

Local

 Refer to Section I of the EOP Basic Plan for general authorities.

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SOP AND Checklist for Hazardous Materials Incidents

Before the Emergency

Conduct inspections of fuel farms, mobile fuel units, and other potential sources of Hazardous Materials to ensure proper preventative safety and security measures are enacted

Prepare response plans for facilities capable of producing a Hazardous Materials incident.

Conduct training for response personnel and airport employees.

During the Emergency

ARFF will conduct the initial response, begin addressing hazardous materials incident.

The size and type of hazardous material shall be determined by the IC.

The IC shall determine required protective actions for response personnel and the public and may be aided in determining protective actions other response agencies, as necessary.

IC will provide warning to and implement protective actions for the public in the immediate vicinity of the incident site, as necessary.

Mutual aid assistance will be requested by the IC, as required.

Contain the hazardous material, as appropriate.

Keep the material free from sources of ignition.

Safeguard the area with AFFF, as appropriate.

After the Emergency

Prepare an Incident Action Plan

Conduct a final damage assessment.

Distribute public information and press releases.

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Repair damaged facilities.

Restore and reorder supplies.

Document costs associated with the emergency.

Document all corrective actions taken.

Document all equipment and personnel utilization.

Conduct Critical Incident Stress Debriefings, as required.

Conduct AOA inspections and overall cleanup activities, as needed.

Issue and/or cancel appropriate NOTAMS.

Critique overall operation and apply lessons learned to future incidents, planning, and training programs.

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Sabotage, Hijack, and Other Unlawful Interference with Operations

Although this AEP and ACM are public documents, specific information about how the airport operator responds to hijacking/sabotage is considered Sensitive Security Information (SSI) under 49 CFR 1520.7 and must not be released for public dissemination.

Information is included in the ASP as required by 49 CFR Part 1542 and is available on a need- to-know basis only.

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Failure of Power for Movement Area Lighting

Purpose

The failure of power for movement area lighting section details the actions required to address a power failure of movement area lighting

Situation and Assumptions

 The primary power source for the movement area lighting is XCEL Energy.

 The Airfield Lighting Vault is equipped with a back-up diesel generator capable of operating all airfield lights during periods of electrical outages.

a) The back-up generator is located outside the Airfield Lighting Vault.

b) Generator: Caterpillar, 150 kW, diesel with 408 gallons of fuel (approximately 36 hours continuous run-time at 100% electrical load).

c) The generator serves only the Airfield Lighting System.

d) The generator starts automatically when the primary power source fails.

e) The generator is tested monthly and serviced annually.

Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Air Traffic Control Tower

 Notify the Airport Operations Center of any alarms or malfunctions of the movement area lighting system.

 Keep aviation users informed of the situation, as necessary.

Operations Shift Coordinators and Maintenance

 Conduct routine/preventative maintenance on all airport owned and operated airfield lighting systems.

 Conduct and document generator tests.

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 Operate the generator, as necessary.

 After the emergency, determine cause and take corrective action.

 Ensure the power generator and circuit resistance tests are being conducted.

 Ensure required NOTAMS are issued.

FAA Tech Ops

 Conduct routine/preventative maintenance on all FAA owned and operated facilities.

 Conduct/document regular tests

 Operate generators, as necessary.

 After the emergency, determine cause and take corrective action.

Plan Development

Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

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SOP AND Checklist for Failure of Power for Movement Area Lighting

Before the Emergency

Conduct routine preventative maintenance on the generator per manufacturer specifications.

Operate the generator monthly to ensure proper start-up and operation.

Check generator fuel and oil quantity monthly and after every unannounced generator operation.

Note any discrepancies with the generator on the airfield daily self-inspection form.

During the Emergency

Notify the appropriate maintenance personnel of an airfield power outage in a timely manner. Primary contact is the On-Call person from the Facilities Department.

Notify the Operations Shift Coordinator after maintenance has been notified.

Execute proper Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) prior to starting any troubleshooting or repairs.

Issue the appropriate NOTAMS after an outage has been confirmed by maintenance or Operations Shift Coordinator.

Ensure the generator starts up and transfers load in a timely manner.

After the Emergency

Document a Special Inspection in for the self-inspection program as necessary based on the cause of the emergency.

Inspect the generator for any discrepancies/malfunctions and check fuel and oil levels, service if necessary.

Cancel or update NOTAMs, as necessary.

Document and order any parts and materials necessary to replenish bench stock.

Critique the overall emergency operation and apply lessons learned to planning and training programs.

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Water Rescue Situations

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is not required to have provisions in the Airport Emergency Plan for Water Rescue Situations. There are no significant bodies of water [as defined by FAR 139.325(f)] adjacent to the airport, which are crossed by the approach or departure flight paths of air carriers.

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Crowd Control

Purpose

The crowd control hazard section defines the responsibilities and actions to be taken in the event a crowd control incident or problem occurs.

Situation and Assumptions

 Peaceful crowds may assemble at the airport, be good-natured and are easily controlled.

 Hostile crowds may assemble at the airport, be prone to disorderly conduct and hard to control.

 Likely Cause for Peaceful Assembly

a) Arrival and departure of VIP’s, celebrities, athletes, and other public/elected figures.

b) A welcoming reception given in the terminal.

c) Community air shows or static displays of aircraft for public viewing.

d) Aircraft accidents and incidents.

 Likely Cause for Hostile Assembly

e) Arrival of a controversial person or group.

f) A period of civil unrest nationally, regionally, or locally.

g) A period of serious international terrorism.

h) Strikes/demonstrations.

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Operations

Mutual Aid

 Any additional mutual aid requests will be coordinated through OEM.

Emergency Operations Center Activation

 As deemed necessary by OEM, Director of Aviation or law enforcement designee.

 When planning requires OEM to coordinate a crowd control response.

Crowd Control Response

 Crowd control response activities vary based on the type and severity of the incident.

 Generally, areas for peaceful assembly will be designated and controlled by Airport Police.

 Hostile crowds will be addressed on an as needed basis. Mutual aid assistance may be required if the crowd grows beyond the capabilities of local law enforcement.

 Airport tenants will increase security levels within their leasehold.

Crowd Control Recovery

 Clean up areas disrupted by peaceful and hostile crowds.

 Document, repair, and replace damaged facilities and equipment.

 Critique the incident and apply lessons learned to future planning considerations.

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Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities

Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

 Provide relevant information and direction of all aircraft operations.

 Provide necessary air and ground traffic control support for emergency response activities.

 Remain alert for intrusions of airport movement areas and notify Airport Operations and FAA Officials when necessary.

Airport Operator

 Plan for future events that commonly or are likely to attract crowds.

 Plan for potential hostile assemblies whether or not advanced knowledge of the assembly is known.

 Identify potentially vulnerable areas and take measures to secure the area.

 Close access points to the airfield and post security/law enforcement personnel as necessary.

 Secure airport fuel farm and coordinate with ARFF for potential fire hazards caused by violence.

 Control and secure public parking lots, including access points and pathways to the terminal building.

Airport Facilities

 Ensure adequate lighting exists at all airport doors, gates, and facilities.

 Provide portable light units to those areas without adequate lighting.

 Inspect airport terminal lighting to ensure proper operation.

 Take immediate corrective action to repair inoperative lighting.

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Operations Shift Coordinator

 Ensure all emergency access points to the facility are secure.

 Ensure all access control and alarm systems are functioning properly.

 Coordinate with Airport Police to establish security checkpoints at areas deemed critical to safe airport operations.

ARFF

 Observe crowd control operations and identify potential fire hazards, as required.

 Observe crowd control operations for potential hazards to health and safety of airport staff and the public, as required.

 Coordinate the set-up of first aid and other medical services, as required.

 Coordinate with mutual aid resources, as required.

Law Enforcement

 Assume primary responsibility for crowd control operations.

 Give due consideration to the rights of individuals and protection of private property.

 Coordinate with mutual aid organizations, as required.

 Coordinate for augmentation of law enforcement/security personnel, as required.

 Gather intelligence on known threats to the airport, air carriers, and tenants.

 Brief air carrier and tenants of any known threats and coordinate for additional security actions required to ensure the safety and security of the public and operations at the airport.

Airport Tenants

 Review and update emergency contact information with employees.  Increase security measures within leasehold areas.  Close and lock office doors at all times when not in use.

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Functional Planning Considerations

General

 Planning for known or unknown crowds that may gather at the airport will be coordinated with mutual aid law enforcement agencies and OEM to the extent necessary to meet the demands of the emergency.

Command and Control

 On-scene management of response activities will use ICS and NIMS to the extent required to meet the demands of the emergency.

 The Incident Commander for crowd control operations will be the Airport Police Commander or his/her designee.

 Small scale incidents will utilize single command operations, directed by the Amarillo Airport Police Department.

 Large scale incidents will utilize unified command operations when mutual aid agencies are required to supplement Airport Police resources.

Emergency Public Information

 Airport personnel will be notified through email correspondence, text message, direct telephone calls to management representatives of each organization.

 News media will be notified through press release, as required.

 The Director of Aviation, or designee, will be available to respond to media and public inquiries regarding the incident.

 All information gathered and released will be coordinated with Incident Command.

ARFF

 Deploy to pre-identified dispersal locations throughout the airport and provide assistance, as required.

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Plan Development

Plan Development and maintenance is the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Aviation or his/her designee and those agencies that have essential responsibilities within this section. Plan review shall be accomplished every twelve consecutive calendar months.

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SOP AND CHECKLIST FOR CROWD CONTROL INCIDENTS

BEFORE THE EMERGENCY

Review applicable laws, standards, and regulations.

Evaluate law enforcement and crowd control capabilities.

Inspect airport facilities to identify potential assembly points.

Ensure personnel are adequately trained in their responsibilities.

DURING THE EMERGENCY

Notify the Airport Police Commander any time a person or persons allude to a demonstration or other disturbance.

Notify and request assistance from Amarillo Police Department, if necessary.

Notify City of Amarillo management, as appropriate.

Notify ATCT and FAA Tech Ops if the security of the airfield, NAVAIDS, or radar is in jeopardy.

Amarillo Police Department will assist the Airport Police Department if the civil disturbance has the potential for overwhelming airport resources.

Inspect and close portions of the aircraft movement area if there has been a breach of the AOA, issue NOTAMS as appropriate.

Establish a medical assistance station, as required.

Issue a press release indicating reduced or ceased operations at the airport, as required.

Increase inspections of airport property to ensure proper functionality of facilities and maintain security.

For peaceful assemblies, establish a contained/secure viewing or gathering point.

For hostile assemblies, establish a safety and security perimeter to preclude the assembly from creating additional hazards.

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AFTER THE EMERGENCY

Clean up refuse and other items left behind by crowds.

Inspect airport facilities for damage and conduct necessary repairs.

Issue a press release to notify the public that normal operations are restored, if required.

Cancel any NOTAMS pertaining to the emergency and inspect/open closed portions of the movement area.

Evaluate the incident and apply lessons learned to future incidents.

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Telephone Numbers

Airlines Allegiant (Charter) (702) 851-7371 Envoy/American Airlines (972) 374-9893 Mesa Airlines (American Eagle) (602) 685-4300 Southwest Airlines (800) 447-9291 United Airlines (972) 374-9400

Airport Tenants Air Serv (806) 335-9598 Avis Car Rental (806) 335-2313 Bell Helicopter (806) 341-3400 Coyote Flight Center (806) 335-9763 English Field Aviation (Aircraft Maintenance) (806) 322-1971 Enterprise Car Rental (806) 335-9443 Hertz Car Rental (806) 335-2331 IAC (Aircraft Paint Shop) (806) 731-8621 National Car Rental (806) 335-2311 Republic Parking (806) 335-1921

City of Amarillo Emergency Contacts Mike Conner, Director of Aviation (570) 371-8856 Airport Operations Center (806) 335-4403 Airport Police Department (806) 335-4403 Airport Secretary (806) 335-1671 Amarillo Area OEM (806) 378-9315 Amarillo Area OEM Duty Officer (806) 216-6822 Amarillo Emergency Communications Center (806) 378-3038 NON EMERGENCY ** *Dial 911 for EMERGENCY Animal Management and Welfare (806) 378-9032 ARFF (Aircraft Rescue/Firefighting) (806) 335-4402

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Telephone Numbers (Cont.)

Contractors/Utility Providers Atmos (Gas) (888) 286-6700 Audio Video Corp. (806) 379-7700 Panhandle Fire Protection (806) 331-4046 Panhandle Crane Service (806) 335-9010 Panhandle Steel Erectors (806) 335-2491 T. Miller Wrecker Service (806) 376-5384 Texas Department of Transportation (806) 378-0073 XCEL Energy (Power) (800) 895-4999

FAA ATCT – AMA (806) 335-4090 Tech Ops (806) 335-4061 Regional Operations (817) 222-5006

Law Enforcement Amarillo Police Department (806) 378-3038 Amarillo College Police Department (806) 371-5163 Potter County Sheriff (806) 379-2900 Randall County Sheriff (806) 468-5800 Texas Dept. Public Safety (806) 468-1300 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (806) 679-8839

NTSB 24-hour Response Operations Center (844) 373-9922

National Weather Service NWS Office Amarillo (806) 335-1121 ext 2

TSA Lubbock Coordination Center (806) 740-8016 Amarillo Supervisor (806) 335-4805 TSOC (866) 289-9673

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Airport Property Line

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Situation

Emergencies that Require Evacuation

 Active Shooter/Hostage Situation/Bomb Threat  Explosion  Major Fuel Spill  Fire  Security Breach  Suspected IED (Improvise Explosive Device)

Emergencies that Require Sheltering

 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with hail 2” in diameter or greater

 Tornado Warnings

Assumptions

 Emergencies can happen with little to no advanced warning.

 Some emergencies may require unique evacuation procedures in addition to the standard evacuation procedures.

 There will be situations where it will be more prudent to shelter personnel rather than evacuate.

 Designated assembly points may not be safely accessible by personnel. Alternate assembly points will be designated by the Incident Commander and communicated to airport staff.

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Operations

Discovery of the Emergency

 When a fire is seen, or another emergency condition becomes known, walk to a safe area and warn others along the way.

 Immediately activate the nearest Emergency Alarm Pull Box and then call 911. The caller will state his/her name, location, type of emergency, and remain on the telephone with dispatch until released.

After Activating the Alarm

 When the alarm sounds, evacuate all passengers to the nearest fire exit. If passengers are on the concourse beyond the security checkpoint, the designated assembly point is on the terminal ramp. If passengers are in the public section of the airport prior to the security checkpoint, the designated assembly point is at Building 602.

 After all personnel have been evacuated and have reached the assembly areas, Airline Agents and Airport Management will conduct a thorough headcount of all passengers and employees. The name(s) of missing persons and suspected locations of unaccounted or known injured persons will be immediately communicated to the Incident Commander.

 All persons will remain in the assembly areas until the “all clear” has been given by Incident Commander. Do not go to personal vehicles until the “all clear” signal has been given.

Persons with Disabilities

 Persons with disabilities will be assigned to Airline Agents or AirServ associates for the purposes of evacuation planning. Airline Agents will be responsible for evacuating persons with disabilities from his/her assigned evacuation area (ticket counter or boarding area), or a Designated Agent will be assigned the task.

Neighboring Buildings

 Notify buildings adjacent to the terminal of impending/actual emergency and advise according to the situation.

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Protection of Property

 Property left behind by evacuees will be documented, secured, and stored by Airport Police after the emergency is over and Incident Command determines the building is safe to enter. Property will be available to claim for a period of 30 days.

Evacuation Zones, Designated Assembly Points, Fire Extinguishers, Checklist

Attached to this plan are the following:

 Figure 1 – Evacuation Zones

 Figure 2 – Designated Assembly Points

 Figure 3 – Fire Extinguisher Locations

 Figure 4 – Bomb Threat Checklist

Medical Emergencies

In case someone is injured or ill:

 Immediately call 911.

 Give information as to the nature of the emergency and the exact location (address, building, and room number).

 Remain on the phone with AECC until all necessary information is gathered.

 Follow-up by notifying ARFF (806-335-4402) and give them the same information provided to the 911 Operator. Advise ARFF that 911 has been notified.

 If there is a person who has received medical training (first-aid, physician, nurse), contact him/her for immediate assistance.

 Airport Police or their designee will report to the front entrance of the terminal building to escort EMS personnel to the scene of the emergency.

 Remain with the ill/injured person and do what you can to keep him/her comfortable until medical assistance arrives.

 Airport Police will complete an Incident Report and forward to Airport Management.

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Fire or Explosion

If an employee discovers a fire or observes an explosion:

1. Immediately pull the nearest Fire Alarm Pull Box to activate the fire alarm system in the terminal.

2. If trained and authorized to operate fire extinguishers, only attempt to extinguish the initial fire if the employee determines it is safe to do so.

3. If unable or untrained to operate a fire extinguisher, after all passengers and employees have cleared the area, close-but DO NOT lock-any doors and report to the designated assembly area.

4. All other employees will follow the (stairs to a safe location?)

Power Outage

 In the event of a power outage and the emergency generator is unserviceable, the Airport Operations Center will coordinate with Airline agents to take course of action depending on the length of the power outage.

 During electrical outages due to severe weather, passengers will be requested to remain in the terminal building until the weather improves.

Fuel Spill

The following are the locations of information and equipment for responding to a chemical spill:

 Spill containment equipment: One spill kit located in the breezeway below Jetbridge 3 and one spill kit located in the tug drive area behind the baggage belts.

 Personal Protective equipment is co-located with the spill kits as well as in the Snow Removal Equipment Building.

 Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) are located in the Snow Removal Equipment Building as well as the Custodial Closet in the terminal building.

 ARFF is notified and responds to all fuel spills, regardless of size.

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Small Spill Response

 Evacuate all personnel not trained in emergency spill response from the immediate work area where the spill is contained. Do not permit anyone to enter the spill area, touch, contact the material, or place themselves at risk unless appropriately trained and have proper personal protective equipment.

Large Fuel Spill or Vapor Emissions

 If the fuel spill emits toxic or noxious gases into the terminal building, or if the spill is greater than 25 gallons, ARFF will assume Incident Command and, if determined to be necessary, order a full or partial evacuation of the terminal building. Occupants of adjacent buildings will be notified by the Airport Operations Center of the imminent danger.

Bomb Threat

All passengers and employees will be evacuated from the facility in the event of a bomb threat. Following are general procedures in response to a bomb threat announced over the telephone:

1. Immediately after notification of a bomb threat, complete the Bomb Threat Checklist as completely and accurately as possible. See Figure 4.

2. Notify Airport Police and call 911 when instructed to do so.

3. Notify all airport tenants that you have received a threatening phone call and law enforcement has been notified.

4. Calmly and orderly evacuate all passengers according to designated routes, or alternate routes if necessary, to designated assembly areas. See Figure 1.

5. After completion of the Bomb Threat Checklist, report to the nearest Assembly Point and remain there until Amarillo Police Department arrives. APD will conduct an interview regarding the call and take custody of the Bomb Threat Checklist.

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Evacuation Routes – Fig. 1 Arrows denote locations of EMERGENCY EXITS

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Designated Assembly Points – Fig. 2

Airside Assembly Point

Landside Assembly Point

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Fire Extinguisher Locations in the Terminal Building – Fig. 3

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Bomb Threat Checklist - Fig. 4

AMARILLO AIRPORT BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST

Name of Person Receiving Call:______Date:______What is your name?______Exact Time of Call:______AM/PM Exact Words of Caller: ______QUESTIONS TO ASK When is the bomb going to explode?______Where is the bomb?______What does it look like?______What kind of bomb is it?______What will cause the bomb to explode?______Who placed the bomb?______Why?______Where are you calling from?______What is your address?______Sex of caller:______Age:______Race:______Length of call:______

Turn Over

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BOMB THREAT QUESTIONNAIRE

CALLER’S VOICE _____Calm _____Laughing _____Lisp _____Disguised ____Angry _____Crying _____Raspy _____Accent _____Excited _____Normal _____Deep _____Familiar _____Slow _____Distinct _____Ragged _____Rapid _____Slurred _____Clearing Throat _____Soft _____Nasal _____Loud _____Stutter _____Deep breathing ______Cracking voice If Voice is familiar who did it sound like?______BACKGROUND SOUNDS ____Street noises _____House noises _____Factory _____Local _____Crockery _____Motor _____Machinery _____Long distance _____Voices _____PA System _____Office Machinery _____Clear _____Static _____Animal Noises _____Music Other:______THREAT LANGUAGE: ____Well spoken (educated) ____Foul ____Incoherent ____Irrational ____Recorded ____Message read by threat maker REMARKS:______Report call immediately to______Phone number______Fill out completely, immediately after bomb threat. Date / / Agent Name:______Position______Phone Number______

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