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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEasterwood Airport Emergency Operations Plan 1987 TEXAS A &M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS ZIP CODE 77843 ^ EASTERWOOD AIRPORT w I r h A 4 re Fort, C. p AIRPORT OPERATIONS ...,. P. O. Box 224FE / Z, (9 1 7 Ave` Oft. (409) 845 -4811 July 27, 1987 Jake Cangelose Civil Defense Director Brazos County Mr Jake Cangelose, Enclosed is a revised copy of the Airport's Emergency Operations Plan. I would like to ask you to review it and write down any comments you might have regarding its contents. If possible I would like to have it returned to my office no latter then August 15, 1987 so that all revisions can be made and a date set for final approval by all agencies. The F.A.A. expects the airport to conduct a simulated emergency exercise this fall during the airport's annual inspection. This emergency exercise will be conducted using the information contained in the emergency operations plan and your co- operation will be greatly appreciated. More information regarding the simulated emergency will be sent to you as soon as all revisions in the emergency operations plan have been made. If there are any questions please feel free to contact my office at 845 -4811. Sincerely, Harry Rai or Director of Aviation EASTERWOOD AIRPORT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN PURPOSE: This plan when approved by the College Station Air Traffic Control Tower Easterwood Airport Management College Station Fire Department, Texas A & M University Police Department, and the Brazos County Civil Defense will outline the prescibed procedures to be utilized to the extent practical in the event of an aircraft accident, emergency, or potential emergency on the airport. This plan when approved by the appropriate agencies, constitutes the emergency incident plan of Easterwood Airport. It is reconized that all emergency conditions cannot be anticipated; and if an emergency arises that is not covered in this plan, the Director of Aviation has the authority to modify the plan except as such modifications may contravene F.A.A. regulations This plan will establish the operational chain of command during an aircraft incident or accident This plan will be presented to all agencies for their review on an annual basis, so revisions can be made as needed Aircraft accidents occuring off airport property will be the resposibility of the agency(s) having jurisdiction. Director of Aviation Easterwood Airport Fire Chief College Station Fire Department Director of Security Texas A & M University Manager College Station Air Traffic Control Civil Defense Director Brazos County Civil Defense Revised 07-10-87 CONTENTS SECTION A -- INTRODUCTION EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENTS SECTION B -- ABBRIVIATIONS SECTION C -- EMERGENCY OPERATIONS S|AFF EMERGENCY READINESS POSTURE SECTION D -- WARNING SIGNALS AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES - ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECTION E -- AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES - ALERTS 1'2'3 SECTION F -- BOMB THREATS SECTION 8 - AIRPORT STRUCTURAL FIRES SECTION H -- NATURAL DISASTERS SECTION I - RADIOLOGICAL ACCIDENTS SECTION J -- NUCLEAR DEFENSE SECTION K -- EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION DIRECTORY 8-2 ` . SECTION A -- INTRODUCTION EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENTS The following persons or their representatives are assigned to the emergency staff positions as followed: l - Emergency Control Officer Director of Aviation Easterwood Airport 2 - Fire Control Officer Fire Chief College Station Fire Deparment 3 - Security Officer Director of Security Texas A & M University 4 - Civil Defense Civil Defense Director Brazos County Civil Defense It will be the responsibility of each staff officer to appoint a qualified person to act in his behalf during periods when he is not available at his regular post of duty to receive notifications or warning defined herein. The person so delegated will be expected to perform in accordance with the duties assigned to that officer appropriate to the condition and in an expeditious manner. OPERATIONAL LINE OF SUCCESSION In the event that for any reason, the Emergency Control Officer is unable to perform his functions during an emergency his authority shall be exercised by the t-ire Control Officer and so on according to the order given under "Emergency Assignments" of this section. Each officer listed shall also develope an operational line of succession within the emergency team which he heads. All transportation modes in the present day exist and operate in an atmosphere of potential emergency, and the aviation industry is no exception. Adequate pre-planning for actions to be taken when emergencies arise, the assignment of specific personnel actions and insuring the availability of the equipment and facilities will afford the best means of minimizing loss of life and property and of restoring airport operations to normalcy. While there is a manifest willingness on the part of most people to take action to save lives in an • emergency, there are certain technological factors that must be considered to insure an orderly and effective approach that will not endanger additional lives Aircraft accidents often draw large crowds of people that can hamper the activities of the trained emergency personnel If the mishap is due to sabotage vital evidence may be destoyed If the accident involves radioactive materials, bystanders may be contaminated It is imperitive that security measures be implemented to keep unauthorized persons away, provide freedom of movement for authorized personnel and allow resumption of the airport operations as soon as possible 8-3 ` Arrangements should be made to admit bona fide representatives of the news media to the site of the emergency provided it can be done without hindering the operations of emergency personnel. Announcements on the radio or television that an aircraft is in difficulty may result in large numbers of people going, or trying to go, to the airport to witness the occurrence In the past this has resulted in traffic jams that deny passage of emergency vehicles, a heavier work load for police officers, and endangering of the general public Consideration should be given to seeking an agreement in the public interest to withhold announcement of this emergency for at least 30 minutes so that emergency vehicles and personnel can take their assigned positions and control can be established at airport entrances In general, responsibility for news releases concerning an emergency should be that of: 1 - The airline representative for an accident involving an air carrier aircraft. 2 The senior military officer present or the public relation officer of the installation on which the aircraft is based for an accident involving military aircraft or nuclear weapons 3- Representitives of the AEC if radioactive materials other than nuclear weapons are involved 4- The airport manager or his representative for emergencies not covered by the above. 8-4 ' SECTION B -- ABBRIVIATIONS F.A.A. Federal Aviation Administration Tower Easterwood Air Traffic Control Tower Airport Easterwood Airport N .T.S.B. National Transportation Safety Board C S F.D. College Station Fire Department U P.D Texas A & M University Police Department D.P.S. Texas Department of Public Safety C.F.R. Crash Fire, and Rescue A.F.C. U.S. Atomic Energy Commission 8 A.D O General Aviation Distict Office Normal Duty Hours 06:00 - 22:00 LCL Weekdays 07:00 - 22:00 LCL Weekends Director of Aviation The person responsible for day to day management of the airport. U .S.A.F. United States Air Force U.S.A. United States Army U.S.N. United States Navy U.S.M.0 United States Marine Corps (.1 .S C 6. United States Coast Guard 8 5 SECTION C -- EMERGENCY OPERATIONS STAFF EMERGENCY READINESS POSTURE The readiness posture of the Airport Emergency Operations Staff or their representative is as followed: EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER The Emergency Control Officer will be responsible for the overall command of the emergency incident and his primary duties will be to provide technical assistance as needed and to coordinate the activities of the airport operations personnel with the other operating agencies Other responsibilities will be to insure that the following is accomplished. l- Develop and maintain currency of all emergency procedures ?- Establish an emergency control point for the Staff Officers to assemble during an emergency. 3- Supervise the development and training of emergency control plans of airport tenent organizations consistent with this emergency operations plan 4- Establish mutual aid agreements with tenant organizations and local emergency agencies 5 - Protect vital airport records and documents. 6- Issue personnel identification cards to regular emergency Staff/crews to exclude unauthorized person who might otherwise impede the mission 7- Coordinate this Emergency Operations Plan and further revisions thereto, with all emergency staff organizations 8- Maintain an emergency operational plan in readiness at all times Maintain an up-to-date emergency telephone call-up list Maintain a record of all persons or agencies having a copy of this plan and assure that each recieves any and all revisions thereto 9- Become knowlegeable of F.A.A. and N T.S.B. regulations pertaining to aircraft accidents and legal control of the wreckage. 10- Coordinate and supervise the activities of the airport operations personnel Train and review with all airport personnel the proper procedures for notification of an emergency and handling of an emergency incident/accident. ll- Maintain accurate records of all agencies operating during an emergency incident/accident, including a personnel list and the operations they were involved in 8-6 FIRE CONTROL OFFICER The Fire Control Officer will be responsible for firefighting rescue and ambulance services to the airport in the event of an emergency. His primary duties will be to supervise the firefighting and rescue personnel at the scene of an emergency. Other responsibilities will be to: l- Prepare himself to be knowlegeable as possible in current aircraft fire fighting procedures and rescue techniques Instruct the regular and supplementary fireman in the same skills Conduct practice drills and the extinguishing of actual fires 2- Become knowlegeable of the types and amounts of aircraft activity, including the types of aircraft, and the anticipated number of passengers which may be involved in an accident 3- Become knowlegeable with the physical layout of the airport and its facilities. Conduct periodic inspection of the airport and its facilities to become familiar with their location and access to the airport 4- Prepare and maintain a current list of other Fire Departments which may be needed for mutual aid assistance Advise all regular airport firefighters of the type' number, and capabilities of the Fire Departments described above.Record appropriate telephone numbers in a conspicuous place Frequently discuss off-airport aircraft emergencies with other Fire Departments and develope an understanding as to the Departments that will answer calls to each off-airport area Off airport Fire Departments should be brought out to the airport, provided grid maps of the airport, and shown appropriate routes to reach the various areas of the airport 5- Establish casualty evacuation procedures that will be compatable with local hospital capabilities Promote prior discussion of possible major aircraft disasters with local hospital directors and mutual aid agencies. In the event of an accident, establish communication with the hospital(s) in advance of their receipt of the type and kind of casualties being sent to them. A list should be made of the names of all persons aboard the aircraft involved: recording the name of the hospital to which each person was transported to SECURITY OFFICER The security officer will be responsible for security around the airport in the event of an emergency. The primary duties will include vehicular and pedestian control onto the airport during an emergency. Other responsibilities will be to l- Make plans to provide for security in case of an aircraft incident/accident or other types of emergencies 8-7 ' . 2- Establish procedures for protection against bomb threats looting, and subversive activities in case of an aircraft accident, natural disaster, national emergency, etc 3- Make arrangements with local and state law enforcement agencies for mutual aid assistance Furnish them with copies of the airport grid map and discuss how they can help in controlling the emergency and sight-seeing traffic relating to a major aircraft accident bomb threat or other potential emergencies which might arise CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICER The Civil Defense Officer will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Brazos County Civil Defense personnel with the Airport Emergency Operations Staff during an major aircraft incident/accident radiological emergency natural disaster, etc Other responsibilities will be to: l- Establish channels for recieving information through county/city civil defense personnel 2- Establish test, improve modify as required and otherwise assure an adequate dependable emergency communications system(s) This includes the system(s) used for all types of emergencies except those which affect the control of ground an air traffic by the F A A. 3- Provide for an adequate number of properly trained radiological monitoring teams, well trained in all phases of radiation monitoring, contamination control, instrumentation dosimetry and decontamination. 4- Secure, maintain, and store an adequate supply of radiological monitoring instruments, dosimeters and protective equipment 5- Maintain a current list of emergency personnel and their phone numbers which may be needed as the situation dictates 8-8 - ` SECTION D -- WARNING SIGNALS AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES -- ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL l- Persons having knowlege of an aircraft emergency/accident, on/or in the vacinity of the airport should contact the tower, if the aircraft is airborne, and the airport manager, if the aircraft has landed or wreckage sighted For aircraft accidents remote from major airports notify the nearest police or fire station, highway patrol, etc.. Exception F.A.A. employees are guided by certain federal instructions. Notification of a state of emergency may be given by any one of the following when in his/her opinion, an actual or potential emergency exist: 1 - Pilot of the aircraft concerned. 2 - F.A.A. tower controler. 3 - Aircraft owner, operator or his/her representative 4 - Director of Aviation or his representative 2 - Authorized signals between the Tower, Fire Control Officer Airport Management or other knowlegable persons or agencies are as followed: ALERT l - Indicates a precautionary emergency or standby. There is no imminent danger of an accident due to a possible operational defect of the aircraft Medi-vac aircraft and arriving or departing V I P aircraft shall constitute an Alert l status. Examples of an Alert l are landing gear light unsafe ( gear is down ), Engine shut down, aircraft under control. ALERT 2 - Indicates an inflight emergency where an aircraft operational defect will cause a probable accident. Examples of an Alert 2 are: Landing gear malfunction ( gear partially down or not down at all )' Inflight fires, and Hydraulic failure ALERT 3 - Indicates an aircraft crash on/or in close proximity to the airport NOTE: Alerts 1'2,3 under aircraft emergencies - actual or potential should not be confused with the term "Alert" used by the National Warning System for warning the general public of a possible attack on the United States 8-9 SECTION E -- AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES -- ALERT 1 CONDITION Indicates a precautionary emergency or standby. There is no imminent danger of an accident Medical Evacuation aircraft and arriving or departing V.I.P. aircraft will be considered as an Alert l TOWER l - Notify airport Crash, Fire, and Rescue equipment using the klaxton horn. Relay to C.F.R. crew the type of emergency and any additional information about the emergency. 2 - Notify the airport operations office by phone and advise them of the emergency. Relay any additional request made by the pilot i.e. request for an ambulance to stand by 3 - Clear all emergency vehicles to standby position in the most expedient and direct route possible consistant with safety. 4 - Notify any additional agencies as required EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER -- (Airport Operations) Upon notification of an emergency the Airport Operations Staff will: l - Respond with the Airport C F.R equipment and obtain from tower (ground control 1 7) the emergency information Respond to designated standby position (as per type of emergency and landing runway). 2 - Notify the Director of Aviation or his representative and advise him of the emergency. - Notify the security officer (U.P.D @ 845-2345) and advise them of the emergency. 4 - Notify the Fire Control Officer (C.S.F.D. @ 764-3700) if additional emergency equipment is requested i.e. ambulance. 5 - Open main airport access gate for addition emergency equipment and lead equipment to standby position. FIRE CONTROL OFFICER 1 - Respond ambulance or requested equipment as needed. 2 - Coordinate pre-positioning of requested equipment with the airport operations personnel upon arrival at the airport SECURITY OFFICER - Coordinate with Airport operations personnel any security requirements which may be needed 8-l0 AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES -- ALERT 2 CONDITION Indicates an inflight emergency where an aircraft operational defect will cause a possible accident i.e landing gear malfunction inflight fire, hydraulic failure. TOWER - Notify airport Crash, Fire, and Rescue equipment using the klaxton horn Relay to C.F.R. crew the type of emergency and any additional information about the emergency. 2 - Notify the airport operations office by phone and advise them of the emergency. 3 -Obtain from pilot (if possible) and relay to the C.F.R. personnel any additional information available i.e. nature of emergency type of aircraft fuel on board, number of persons on board etc.. 4 - Clear emergency vehicles to standby position in the most expedient and direct route possible consistant with safety. 5 - Notify any additional agencies as required EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER -- (Airport Operations) Upon notification of an emergency the Airport Operations Staff will: l - Respond with the Airport C.F.R. equipment and obtain from tower (ground control 121 .7) the emergency information . Respond to a designated standby position (as per type of emergency and landing runway) 2 - Notify the Director of Aviation or his representative and advise him of the emergency. - Notify the security officer (U P D @ 845-2345) and advise them of the emergency. 4 - Notify the Fire Control Officer (C.S F.D @ 764-3700) and advised them of the type of emergency. 5 - Open main airport access gate for addition emergency equipment, issue the lead vehicle a radio and direct the equipment to a standby position 6 - Office personnel will be responsible for recording all information pertainig to the emergency i.e. time of alarm personnel called, etc FIRE CONTROL OFFICER 1 - Respond additional C.F.R. equipment as outlined by their organizations operating plan. 8-ll 2 - Coordinate pre-positioning of requested equipment with the airport operations personnel upon arrival at the airport 3 - Obtain clearance from tower (ground control 121 ./) to proceed onto or across any control surfaces. 4 - During the hours when the airport operations office and the tower is not in operation (22:00 - 06:00 LCL) the emergency equipment will proceed onto or around the airport at their own discretion SECURITY OFFICER l - Coordinate with the Emergency Control Officer any security requirements which may be needed 2 - Stop, divert or otherwise control unauthorized vehicles spectators so that they will not interfer with the emergency operation or air traffic control functions. 3 - Position at least one officer at the main access gate to prevent any unauthorized persons or vehicles from entering onto the airport Position additional officers as needed at other airport access gates 4 - Establish a perimeter for crowd control - Notify local or state law enforcement agencies to assist when needed for traffic control around the accident site AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES -- ALERT 3 CONDITION Indicates an aircraft crash on/or in close proximity of the airport TOWER l - Notify airport Crash, Fire, and Rescue equipment using the klaxton horn. Relay to C.F.R. crew the type of emergency and any additional information about the emergency. 2 - Notify the C S F.D. @ 911 for mutual aid assistance immediately after notifying Airport C.F.R. personnel Specific information which should be given to the 0. S F D is: A - Type of emergency (Crash with fire no fire) B - location of emergency (Specific) C - Callers name D - Calle ph one number E - Any other known information (i.e persons on board, Type Aircraft etc) - Notify the airport operations office by phone and advise them of the emergency. 8 l2 4 - Clear all emergency vehicles to accident site in the most expedient and direct route possible consistant with safety. 5 - Notify any additional agencies as required 6 - Close the airport or runway as appropriate and necesary. 7 - Resume limited or normal airport traffic flow when so advised by the Emergency Control Officer. EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER -- (Airport Operations) Upon notification of an emergency the Airport Operations Staff will: l - Respond with the Airport C F.R equipment and obtain from tower (ground control 121 ./) the emergency information 2 Notify the Director of Aviation or his representative and advise him of the emergency. 3 - Notify the security officer (U P D @ 845-2345) and advise them of the emergency. 4 - Notify the Fire Control Officer (C.S F.D. @ 764-3700) and advised them of the type of emergency. 5 - Open main airport access gate for addition emergency equipment issue the lead vehicle a radio and direct the equipment to the accident site. 6 - Notify the Texas Department of Public Safety @ 776-3731 and advise them of the accident 7 - Close the runway or airport as necessary. 8 - Designate a central control point where the Emergency Operations Staff and Investigating authorities will assemble Supervise and control all activities at the aircraft accident site until relieved of certain authority invested in others by Federal State or local laws. If the accident is outside the legal limits of the airport, the Director of Aviation may assist until a recognized authorized official arrives and assumes command of the situation. -Notify additional agencies as required i.e. Military F A A., Clergy, Civil Defense, etc 10 - Designate areas for handling any relatives, survivors and the news media ll - When the emergency is under control, designate an officer to standby until the responsibility for preserving the wreckage is assume by the aircraft operator/owner N T.S B , or other legal authority. 12 - Notify the tower and other necesary aviation officials when the runway and/or airport is reopened for use 8-l3 13 - Office personnel will be responsible for recording all information pertainig to the emergency i.e time of alarm, personnel called, etc FIRE CONTROL OFFICER - Respond emergency equipment as outlined by their organizations operating procedures 2 - Proceed without delay to the scene of the crash If the emergency requires equipment to proceed onto or across any controled surfaces clearance from the tower (by radio or visually) must be obtained before crossing. During the hours when the airport operations office and the tower is not in operation (22:00 - 06:00 LCL) the emergency equipment will proceed onto or around the airport at their own discretion 3 - Take appropriate action to save lives and property from fire 4 - Notify additional Fire and Rescue equipment as needed and advise the Emergency Control Officer of same Request police backup as required. 5 - Direct the movement of casualties to a safe area away from the crash site Record the names of the casualties as they are assembled at the safe area - Notify hospitals of the accident and inform them of the number and types of possible injuries which will be transported to each location 7 - Coordinate additional personnel to make a search of the area to locate any additional casualties 8 - Observe all or as many as possible, of the accident victims and their location and record all information pertaining to the same 9 - Care of the wreckage should be preserved to the extent necessary to: A - Remove persons injured or trapped B - Protect the wreckage from further damage. C - Protect the public from injury. SECURITY OFFICER 1 - Coordinate with the Emergency Control Officer any security requirements which may be needed 2 Take appropriate action to assist movement of emergency vehicles to the crash site - Stop' divert or otherwise control unauthorized vehicles and spectators so that they will not interfer with the emergency operation or air traffic control functions 8-l4 ` 4 - Position at least one officer at the main access gate to prevent any unauthorized persons or vehicles from entering onto the airport Position additional officers as needed at other airport access gates (see appendix 8-A) 5 - Establish a perimeter for crowd control. Secure the crash site from spectators and any other persons not providing emergency rescue service 6 - Notify local or state law enforcement agencies to assist when needed for traffic control around the accident site 7 - Notify the U.S. Post Office if U.S. mail is involved. 8 - Release resposibility for guarding the crash site to the Military F.A A , N.T S B ' aircraft owner/operator or airline company when the person assuming the responsibility is properly identified CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICER l - Assist with establishing lines of communications with all operating agencies. 2 - If radioactive materials are on or suspected to be on the aircraft assemble radiological monitoring and decontamination teams. ACTION TAKEN BY OTHERS AIRCRAFT OWNER/OPERATOR (Preservation of the wreckage) l - The operator (person who causes or authorizes the operation of an aircraft such as the lessee or bailee of an aircraft) of a civil aircraft is responsible for preserving to the extent possible any aircraft wreckage, cargo, and mail aboard the aircraft, and all records involved in the accident 2 - Prior to the time the 'j .T.S B , or its authori�ed representative takes custody of the wreckage mail, or cargo, such may be disturbed or moved to the extent necessary to: A - Remove persons injured or trapped B - Protect the wreckage from further damage C - Protect the public from injury. 3 - Where it is necessary to disturb or move aircraft wreckage, mail or cargo sketches desciptive notes and photographs shall be made if possible of the accident locale including original position and condition of the wreckage and any significant impact marks. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD 1 - Only authorized personnel of the N T S.B. (or F.A.A. in those accidents which the Board has requested the F.A.A. to investigate), shall be permitted access to civil aircraft wreckage, records mail or cargo 8-l5 ` 2 - An authorized representative of the N .T S B. or the F.A.A. in cases stated above, shall release custody of a civil aircraft wreckage, records mail, and cargo when it is determined that the N.T.S.B has no further need for such MILITARY l - Military authorities will have complete custody of military aircraft involved in an accident as soon as they arrive on the scene UNITED STATES POST OFFICE 1 - A U.S. Post Office representative will assume custody of all U.S. mail as soon as its removal is authorized by the N T S B. PRESS, RADIO AND TELEVISION Press representatives may be admitted to the scene of a aircraft accident at the discretion of the Emergency Control Officer. Extreme caution will be exercised when allowing any persons to an accident site When danger of fire, explosion, or other hazard exist all non essential personnel will be required to remain at a safe distance from the accident scene Utmost discretion will be used when allowing photographers to the scene especially during body recovery or survivor extraction procedures Accident areas whenever possible will be ribboned off by security personnel to prevent unauthorized persons from hindering the accident recovery and investigation 8-l6 . APPENDIX 8 - A AIRPORT ACCESS GATE Runway /6-34 . s . .r . • ... :7• .'fl• ti: .. '.L: �'. • ... . • • . •l :.t SI -•f: •_•..... \_..� !7� \,r. •• �tl, • _ •I':~• •_ • •J • • .� ) f1 r l' ;. r :, ..... ...: _.. .. .. .. .• , , . ,.. , .. % . • .L . ,t v:;* ./. -. --. -. - - - - _ r .... , , •-•....-.::-....:,.. ...„-- 7 .. , .. ...,, .. , _i, PI r - * ti L2_1 40 f' '. it 3 , •[ 7 I 1 • 0� if k ). )r x u x i � �� :.''' OP 0 C Parking ,, !. I N 6.., A iM r , ,,„ BUILDINGS & FACILITIES 1 - Adams Hanaar • 2 - Allen Hangar n . 3 - Albritton Hangar 10' a 4 - Maintenance Shop n 5 - Terminal Building ; I/ ' 6 - Tower 7 - Hangars 8 - Main Hangar #756 o pir".5 ACCESS GATE LOCATIONS 9 - A. & M. Hangar #1092 CY A - No. Gate @ Hwy 60 B - No. A. & M Hangar C - No. Hangar 756 D - So. Hangar 756 E - Base of Tower F - So. Terminal G - No. Shop Area H. - Fish Tank Rd. • OTHERS: Along Perimeter Fence 1 7 SECTION F -- BOMB THREATS CONDITION Information has been recieved from any source that a bomb has been, or will be placed on/or in an aircraft, or in one of the airports buildings TOWER l - Deny clearance for takeoff of the suspect aircraft until it has been established that a bomb is not aboard. 2 - If the aircraft is airborne, clear it to land as far away from other aircraft operations and facilities as possible - If possible direct the aircraft to taxi to the bomb search area. (approach end of runway 04. (See appendix 8-B) 4 - Do not allow aircraft to taxi near a building suspected to have a bomb in or around it 5 - Clear emergency vehicles to/from bomb search area as required. EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER -- (Airport Operations) l - Alert the aircraft owner/operator, the Fire Control Officer, and the Security Officer of the bomb threat 2 - If an aircraft, close the aircraft bomb search area to other aircraft and non authorized personnel and vehicles If a building, cordon off to a safe distance and evacuate all personnel from the building 3 - Arrange for transportation of aircraft passengers, baggage' and freight from the bomb search area if required 4 - See Bomb threat check list for required prcedures during bomb theat "by phone" FIRE CONTROL OFFICER l - Respond emergency equipment as outlined by the organizations operating procedures. 2 - Assist in the evacuation of personnel/passengers and standby to extinguish fires as required. 3 - Render medical aid as required SECURITY OFFICER l - Coordinate with the Emergency Control Officer for security requirements as required 2 - Take appropriate action to assist movement of emergency vehicles and to control movement of personnel to and from the required areas 3 - Stop' divert or otherwise control unauthorized vehicles and spectators 8-l8 4 - Conduct a search of baggage' freight and of aircraft/ building as required 5 - Detain the owner of any baggage or freight in which a bomb has been found 6 - Notify bomb disposal personnel if a bomb has been found (See EOD below) AIRCRAFT OWNER/OPERATOR l - Air carriers have required procedures for bomb threats and will cooperate with emergency personnel FORT HOOD EOD BOMB SQUAD To be notified by any police organization will not respond if contacted by civilian personnel. l - Telephone 817-287-2309 8-l9 , APPENDIX 8-B Hazardous Cargo and Bbmb Search Area . Fri N C)/Lk sr,' iiii,1 ! ■ *���� �__'. • -'� 4 `~`. | �� ` ^r'�` � � ��� ��/ ' ��``'' � ,°" � E `| ` m� - ~ � �P /' x `e�� � \\,... in � Hazardous Cargo & Bomb Search Area . * \-� , �� � ‘(/ \ \ • � NOTE: Aircraft will be directed to the '� C bomb search area if possible - If time does not allow evacuate the area . surrounding the suspect aircraft of all non-essential personnel and vehicles (aircraft). fN �-� ��L��~AJ N. .~ . ��~ 8-20 SECTION G -- AIRPORT STRUCTURAL FIRES GENERAL INFORMATION l - Normally, airport structural fires will be first noted by building tenants, watchman, or others Anyone having knowlege of an airport structural fire should notify the Fire Control Officer. (College Station Fire Department) A - In person B - By telephone (College Station Fire Department @ 911 or 764-3/00) C - If provided from fire alarm boxes in the airport buildings or hanger areas 2 - Specific information which should be given to the C S F.D when reporting a fire is: A - Type of emergency B Location of emergency C - Callers name D - Callers phone number TOWER - Notify airport Crash, Fire, and Rescue equipment using the klaxton horn Relay to C F R. crew the type of emergency and any additional information about the emergency. 2 - Notify the C.S F.D @ 911 for mutual aid assistance immediately after notifying Airport C.F.R. personnel. 3 - Notify the airport operations office by phone and advise them of the emergency. 4 - Control taxiing aircraft so as not to interfere with emergency equipment proceeding to/or fighting the fire 5 - If tower personnel believe they are the first to observe the fire, they should assist to the degree that personnel and workload permits to: A - Notify the building or hanger occupants by the most practical and expeditious means. B - Notify occupants of adjacent buildings which are believed to be endangered. AIRPORT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS STAFF l - !he responsibilities and actions of the Airport Emergency Operations Staff are essentially the same as for aircraft emergencies, as modified by the particular circumstances of the fire 8-2l _ , SECTION H -- NATURAL DISASTERS STORMS AND FLOODS CONDITION Hurricanes, typhoons' or other storms involving winds of high velocity for which there is advance warning. In general tornadoes do not afford such warning and action is limited to taking shelter and in recovery operations. Inundation of the airport by water, with the exception of flash floods or unexpected breaching of a levee there is adequate warning to allow time for protective measures. TOWER l - Special regulations provide for specific actions by the tower personnel, in response to notification by the National Weather Service of significant meterological conditions and for evacuation of F A.A facilities at predetermined storm conditions EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER -- (Airport Operations) I - Notify all airport tenants 2 - Advise all aircraft owners to disperse aircraft to airports outside the danger area. Tie down all aircraft or move them into hangers Whenever possible head aircraft into prevailing wind of approaching storm 3 - Assume overall direction of the activities of the Airport Emergency Operations Staff. 4 - Direct evacuation or removal of airport tenants to shelter areas when all protective measures have been taken that can be done safely and direct egress from shelter when the storm has passed FIRE CONTROL OFFICER l - Give precedence to aircraft operations until such time as air operations are no longer practical due to the storm. 2 - Be prepared to fight structural fires. The possibility of fire is high' due to broken powerlines etc. 3 - Be prepared to render medical aid as necessary. SECURITY OFFICER | - Coordinate with the Emergency Control Officer any security requirements which may be needed 2 - Take appropriate action to assist movement of emergency vehicles and to control movement of personnel to and from the area CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICER l - As needed assist the Emergency Control Officer with evacuation of airport tenants to shelter areas Provide necessary equipment for shelter areas to safely accomodate the occupants. 8-22 . SECTION I -- RADIOLOGICAL ACCIDENTS CONDITIONS Two situations are covered by this section: The accidental release of radioactive materials in commercial shipments and accidents involving aircraft carrying nuclear weapons COMMERCIAL SHIPMENT If a container breaks or spillage occurs, the possible spread of contamination by vehicles moving through the radioactive area or by people tracking about are the primary problems If radioactive material is distubed or if winds or a thermal column from an aircraft fire are present, the radioactive material can become airborne and can be carried some distance NUCLEAR WEAPONS In an aircraft accident involving a nuclear weapon several hazards may be present that do not occur in the commercial shipment of radioisotopes Blast of varying degree may occur as a result of the detonation of the high explosives in the weapon; toxic or caustic fumes may be given off by burning high explosives; larger quantities of radioactive material may be scattered; and radioactive plutonium oxide may be carried over considerable distance by smoke. Detonation of the high explosives and the presents of toxic or caustic gases are things with which the well trained fire fighter should be familiar. The following therefore will deal primarily with the radiological aspects of the problem The aircraft commander will so notify the tower if the aircraft has a nuclear cargo aboard and an emergency landing is to be made at the airport TOWER I - Notify the Emergency Control and the Fire Control Officer of any inflight radiation emergencies on aircraft intending to land at the airport This will apply to both military aircraft carrying nuclear weapons or any other aircraft carrying radioactive material in any other form or container. 2 - If the aircraft is airborne, clear it to land as far away from other aircraft operations and facilities as possible Close the airfield to other traffic as required. 3 - Do not authorize other aircraft to land, takeoff, or taxi through a contaminated area to avoid spreading the contamination. 4 - Relay the aircraft commander's message to the Emergency Control officer or to the Fire Control Officer. This message will be an unclassified transmission and will advise: A - That the cargo is dangerous (which can be high explosive bombs, nuclear weapons or components or other cargo that may explode when exposed to fire or impact) B - The location of the cargo estimated safe time for fire fighting should explosives become enveloped in flames, and any other known specific precautionary requirements. E�mplg one engine out, four personnel all forward have dangerous cargo forward section of cargo compartment; 8-23 ^ isolated parking required; if explosives become enveloped in flames, detonation can be expected after 10 minutes; withdrawal distance is 2,500 feet; all personnel required to participate in fire fighting and rescue operations must wear protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER 1 - If an aircraft accident/crash occurs, notify the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and ask for radiological assistance Calls may also be made to the AEC/DOD Joint Nuclear accident Coordination Center, Albuquerque New Mexico (505-264-4667) 2 Public announcement of a radiological accident or nuclear weapons accident should be made by the Emergency Control Officer unless the: A - Courier accompaning the shipment is available to make the announcement B - The aircraft commander is available to make the announcement Such releases must never disclose classified information, must be consistent with the preservation of national security, and should reveal the presence of a nuclear weapon only when it will have significant value in maintaining the public safety and in keeping people out of the danger area FIRE CONTROL OFFICER l - If an aircraft accident, or possbility of such is involved, comply with appropriate procedures for Alert 2 or 3 as in Section E 2 - Establish safety precautions asrequired and needed 3 - Standby to render medical aid as necessary. SECURITY OFFICER 1 - As soon as the aircraft has landed and has come to a stop the controlled area should be marked off and security guards posted. Keep unauthorized persons out of the area establish a cordon around the aircraft to prevent the entry by unauthorized persons to the scene. 2 - If the A.E.C. special teams have not arrived by the time that the fire is under control, all personnel who have been engaged in the fire fighting and rescue operations including the aircraft crew members, should be held at the perimeter, unless immediate medical attention is required, until the arrival of the teams CIVIL DEFENSE l - Monitor area for radiation if the container is not intact or aircraft is involved in fire. 2 - Do not attempt to clean up the site of a radiation accident until the A.E.C. arrive on the scene. Assist the A E C teams as needed with decontamination of personnel and equipment 8-24 SECTION J -- NUCLEAR DEFENSE DEFENSE CONDITIONS (DEFCONS) CONDITION Reciept of information from the President, the Department of Defense or an intelligence agency of the United States that an enemy is planning an attack against the United States and that such attack may be expected within the next several days EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER l - Call a meeting of the Emergency Operations Staff to evaluate the defense readiness posture of the airport and to review the requirements listed under "Preliminary Warning" and "Alert" of this section. Update this plan as necessary and assign priorities to actions to be taken. 2 - Review the plan with all airport tenant organizations 3 - Maintain liaison with the local Civil Defense officials for coordination of plans and briefings. 4 - Brief all employees as to their responsibilities and personal survival 5 - Review with airlines actions with relation to passengers who may be stranded at the airport because of Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids (SCATANA). 6 - Review, with local Civil Defense officials arrangements for support of the State and Regional Defense airlift (SAROA) PRELIMINARY WARNING CONDITION Reciept of information from authoritative United States Government sources that an attack is imminent. EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER 1 - Mobilize the Emergency Operations Staff and active the Command Center. 2 - Review all emergency operations procedures for this and subsequent conditions 3 - Active additional personnel to handle incomming aircraft diverted by SCA|ANA. 4 - Remove nonessential equipment to an out-of the way location. 5 - Check operation of all standby equipment utilities,etc . CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICER l - Alert all radiological monitoring and communications teams. 2 - Install emergency communications equipment in Command Center. 0-25 • - Transfer radiological monitoring decontamination, and commincations equipment to the shelters 4 - Check the operation of all equipment. 5 - Establish personnel decontamination station at shelters. 6 - issue personal dosimeters 7 - Review procedures for monitoring, reporting etc 8 - Report state of readiness to the Emergency Control Officer. FIRE CONTROL OFFICER l - Alert all professional and voluteer firefighters. 2 - }ransfer emergency equipment to safe locations 3 - Transfer additional medical supplies as necessary to the emergency shelters. 4 - Report state of readiness to the Emergency Control Officer. SECURITY OFFICER l - Alert all regular and suplemental security personnel. ? - Position security personnel to assist in evacuation to shelters • - Provide security for shelters to assist the Civil Defense 4 -Provide emergency police protection where required. 5 - Report state of readiness to the Emergency Control Officer. ALERT CONDITION Reciept of information, such as Civil Defense Alert, that an attack has been launched against the United States. All actions under "Preliminary Warning" of this section will be completed EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER l - Direct all persons on the airport to move to shelters as soon as their preattack mission has been completed This may be modified based on information provided by the local Civil Defense Official. 2 - Secure all safes and files. 3 - Disconnect all power to buildings other then the shelters. 8 -26 4 - After assuring that all preparations are being carried out in the most expeditious and effective manner enter the shelter and take over the Command Center. Order all activities outside of shelter stopped when "take Cover" is announced CIVIL DEFENSE l - Initiate radiological monitoring procedures. 2 - After assuring that all radiological preparations for attack are completed, enter the shelter. 3 - Activate and monitor communications equipment Monitor nearest standard broadcast station, that is operational for instructions Monitor communications between shelters. 4 - Report to the Emergency Control Officer when radiation is first detected. 5 - Keep Emergency Control Officer advised of pertinent information recieved from local Civil Defense officials FIRE CONTROL OFFICER - Check to assure that fire prevention precautions are being followed 2 - Prepare to assist in actions pertaining to radiological protection and decontamination of personnel equipment, and pati ents SECURITY OFFICER - Guide and direct personnel to the shelters 2 - Maintain security in and around the shelters POST ATTACK CONDITION An announcement by competent authority that the attack has ended and a renewal is not anticipated. EMERGENCY CONTROL OFFICER l - Determine exit time from shelter based on evaluation of radiation intensity in the vacinity. 2 - In the event the airport is contaminated determine which of the following actions to take: A - Remain in shelter. - Relocate personnel to a less contaminated area C - Commence decontamination of the airport 3 - Establish priorities for airport decontamination based on operational requirements degree of damage and availability of materials 8-27 4 - Assume responsibility for the emergency management of local aviation resources and serve with the local emergency transportation organization and in support or SARDA 5 - Prepare damage assessment reports in collaboration with the Tower, Civil Defense and other tenent organizations 6 - Provide services in support of fire control rescue, and radiological teams. / - Prepare request for resources needed to restore the airport CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICER l - Monitor radiation intensity in the vacinity of the shelter and advise the Emergency Control Officer concerning shelter exit 2 - Monitor and control decontamination of persons entering the shelter area 3 - Monitor incoming civil aircraft, passengers and cargo and divert them to decontamination stations when necessary. 4 - Maintain individual radiation dose levels and keep acurate records of same. 5 - Establish communications between the Emergency Control Center and emergency teams and between the Center and local Civil Defense Headquarters 6 - Initiate and supervise the re-establishment of normal communications capabilities FIRE CONTROL OFFICER l - Take action to minimize fire hazards 2 - Organize medical services, including first aid for persons injured in recovery operations 3 - Evacuate casualties or seriously ill persons to hospitals when the environment permits 4 - Post and barricade buildings and areas that are structurally unsafe or that may create a fire or explosive hazard 5 - Assist in radiological decontamination SECURITY OFFICER l - Establish security patrols to safeguard unattended facilities and to prevent looting 2 - Restore security features to the airport. 8-28 SECTION K -- EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION DIRECTORY Airport Easterwood Airport 845-4811 Mailstop l583 College Station, Tx 77843 A.E.C. U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Region 4 Office of Inspection and Enforcement Arlington Tx 817-860 8100 B C.S O Brazos Co. Sheriff's Office 779-17l7 B.0 V.F D Brazos Co Vol. Fire Department 775-1505 B.F.D. Bryan Fire Department 775-3412 B.P.D. Bryan Police Department 822-006 301 So. Texas Ave Bryan, Tx. 7/801 Civil Defense Brazos Co Civil Defense 361-4140 Clergy Catholic (St. Mary's) Father Leon Streider 846-3882 Jewish 696-7313 Rabi Peter Tarlow 764-8402 845-5l33 Protestant 693-3019 Paster Warnell 693-8564 C.S.F.D College Station Fire Department 911 or 1101 Texas Ave /64-3/00 College Station, Tx 77840 D.P.S. Tx Department of Public Safety 776-3731 1540 E Bypass Bryan Tx. 77801 F.A.A. Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Region--Air Traffic Div. P.O. BOX 1689 FT Worth, Tx /610l 817-8/7-2189 8.A.D.O General Aviation District Office Day 1-800-392-5380 Montgomery Co. Night 1-800-992-7433 Hospitals Humana 764-5100 1600 Rock Prarie Rd. College Station Tx 77840 St Joseph 776-3777 2801 Franciscan Dr. Bryan, Tx 77801 Houston A RTCC Hous Ai Route Tra ffic 713-230-5300 Control Center Intercontinental Airport l6600 J.F. Kennedy Blvd U .O Box 60308 Houston, Tx 77205 Military U.S.A.F. - U.S. Air horce 5l2 Bergstrom Base Operations U .S.A. - U.S. Army 817-287-2506 Fort Hood Duty Office U S N - U.S. Navy 214-266-6374 U .S M.0 - U S Marines Flight Operations Navy Dallas U .S.0 .G. - U.S. Coast Guard 713-672-6630 Houston Tx. Montgomery Co Montgomery County Automated 409-760-4201 AFSS Flight Service Station Rt. 22, Box 966 Conroe, T 77303 N T.S.B National Transportation Safety Board Tower Easterwood Air Traffic Control Tower 3 - FM 2.347 846 College Station, Tx 77840 U.P.D. Texas A&M University Police 845-2345 8-30