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Home My WebLink AboutEasterwood Emergency Operations Plan 1989 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN EASTERWOOD AIRPORT TEXAS A &M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Mailing Address P. 0. Box 224FE College Station, TX 77843 -1583 (409) 845 -4811 Initial Approval Date: c7 1 / 7 :2 January 1, 1989 Director of Aviation TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Table of Contents Easterwood Airport Emergency Operations Plan Letter of Agreement iv A. INTRODUCTION A -1 1. Emergency Staff A -1 2. Operational Line of Succession A -1 B. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION DIRECTORY B -1 1. Airport B -1 2. Fire Support B -1 3. Ambulance B -1 4. Law Enforcement Agencies B -1 5. Federal Aviation Administration B -2 6. Military B -2 7. Radioactive /Hazardous Materials B -3 8. Miscellaneous - Local B -3 9. Miscellaneous - Federal B -4 C. ABBREVIATIONS C -i • D. PROGRESSIVE LEVELS OF AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES D -1 1. Alert 1 D-2 a. Tower D-2 b. Director of Aviation -- Airport Operations D -2 c. Fire Control Officer (CSFD) D -2 d. Police Official (UPD) D -3 2. Alert 2 D -4 a. Tower D -4 b. Director of Aviation -- Airport Operations D -4 c. Fire Control Officer (CSFD) D -5 d. Police Official (UPD) D -5 e. Hospital /Ambulance Responsibilities D -6 3. Alert 3 D-7 a. Tower D b. Director of Aviation -- Airport Operations D -7 c. Fire Control Officer (CSFD) D -9 d. Police Official (UPD) D -10 e. Civil Defense Officer D -11 f. Hospitals /Ambulance Responsibilities D -11 January 1, 1989 ii g. Action Taken By Others D -11 1.) National Transportation Safety Board D -11 2.) Military D -11 3.) United States Post Office D -12 4.) Press, Radio and Television D -12 4. Buildings /Hangars for Emergency Morgue D -13 5. Ambulance /Hospital Capacities D -14 6. Crowd Control D -15 7. Aircraft Removal D -16 E. BOMB INCIDENTS E -1 1. Tower E -1 2. Director of Aviation -- Airport Operations E -1 3. Fire Control Officer (CSFD) E -1 4. Police Official (UPD) E -1 F. AIRPORT STRUCTURAL FIRES F -1 1. Tower F -1 2. Director of Aviation -- Airport Operations F -1 3. Fire Control Officer (CSFD) F -2 4. Police Official (UPD) F -2 G. NATURAL DISASTERS G -1 1. Tower G -1 2. Director of Aviation -- .Airport Operations G -1 H. RADIOLOGICAL /HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCIDENTS H -1 1. Tower H -1 2. Director of Aviation -- Airport Operations H -2 3. Fire Control Officer (CSFD) H -2 4. Police Official (UPD) H -2 I. SABOTAGE /HI- JACKING I -1 1. Director of Aviation -- Airport Operations I -1 2. Police Official (UPD) I -1 J. POWER FAILURE J -1 Director of Aviation -- Airport Operations J -1 K. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS K -1 January 1, 1989 iii EASTERWOOD AIRPORT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN LETTER OF AGREEMENT PURPOSE: This plan, when approved, constitutes the emergency operations plan of Easterwood Airport and will outline prescribed procedures, to the extent practical, to be used in the event of an aircraft accident, emergency, or potential emergency on the Airport. 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, as required. Additionally, it will establish the operational chain of command for an aircraft incident or accident. This plan will be provided to all agencies, and revisions will be made as required. Aircraft accidents occurring off Airport property will be the responsibility of the agency(s) having jurisdiction. Director of Aviation Tower Chief Easterwood Airport Easterwood Airport Texas A &M University Air Traffic Control Tower Fire Control Officer Police Official Fire Chief Director of Security and College Station Fire Department Traffic Texas A &M University Hospital Representative Hospital Representative St. Joseph's Hospital Humana Hospital Civil Defense Director Brazos County Civil Defense January 1, 1989 iv A. INTRODUCTION 1. EMERGENCY STAFF The following persons, or their representatives, are members of the emergency staff. a. Director of Aviation Easterwood Airport b. Fire Control Officer Fire Chief, College Station Fire Department c. Police Official Director of Security and Traffic, Texas A &M University d. Civil Defense Civil Defense Director, Brazos County Civil Defense e. Hospital Representatives St. Joseph's Hospital Humana Hospital 2. OPERATIONAL LINE OF SUCCESSION If the Director of Aviation is unable to perform his duties, his authority shall be exercised by the next Airport official in line at Easterwood (Figure 1). Each officer listed above shall develop an operational line of succession within the emergency team they head. Aircraft accidents draw large crowds that will hamper rescue activities. It is imperative that security measures be implemented to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the site, to provide freedom of movement of authorized personnel. Selected representatives of the news media may be admitted to the site of the emergency, provided it can be done without hindering rescue operations. Aircraft accidents result in heavy vehicle traffic that denies passage of emergency vehicles and a problem for police. Announcements of emergencies should be delayed for at least 30 minutes so that emergency vehicles and personnel can respond and control can be established. January 1, 1989 A -1 The responsibility for news releases concerning an emergency /accident may be any one person, or combination of persons, as required: 1. An airline representative for an accident involving an air carrier of his /her company. 2. The senior military officer present or the public relations official of the installation from which the aircraft is based for military aircraft accidents. 3. Representatives of the Department of Energy (DOE) if radioactive materials are involved. 4. The Director of Aviation, or his representative. January 1, 1989 A -2 B. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION DIRECTORY Airport Easterwood Airport (409) 845 -4811 Mailstop 1583 College Station, TX 77843 H. E. Raisor Office - (409) 845 -8181 Director of Aviation Home - (409) 693 -5261 Easterwood Airport Ira Mitchell Office - (409) 845 -4811 Operations Supervisor Home - (409) 823 -0690 Easterwood Airport Fire Support Easterwood Airport ARFF (409) 845 -4811 College Station Fire Department 911 or 1101 Texas Avenue Non - emergency (409) 764 -3700 College Station, TX 77840 Bryan Fire Department 911 or Central Station Non - emergency (409) 822 -0061 Brazos County Volunteer Fire (409) 775 -1505 Department - Rural Only Ambulance City of College Station 911 Non - emergency (409) 764 -3700 City of Bryan 911 Non - emergency (409) 822 -0061 Texas A &M University 911 Non - emergency (409) 845 -1525 Law Enforcement Agencies Texas A &M University Police 911 Department (409) 845 -2345 College Station Police Department 911 Non - emergency (409) 764 -3600 January 1, 1989 B -1 Texas Department of Public Safety (409) 776 -3731 1540 East Bypass Bryan, TX 77801 Brazos County Sheriff's Office (409) 779 -1717 (409) 361 -4100 Bryan Police Department 911 Non- emergency (409) 822 -0061 Federal Bureau of Investigation (409) 822 -6916 Federal Aviation Administration FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower (409) 846 -3998 Easterwood Airport 3, FM 2347 College Station, TX 77840 FAA Flight Standards District Office (800) 392 -5380 8800 Paul B. Koonce Dr. (713) 643 -6504 Houston, TX 77061 Montgomery County Automated Flight (409) 760 -4201 Service Station Rt. 22, Box 966 Conroe, TX 77303 Houston Air Route Traffic Control (713) 230 -5300 Center Houston Intercontinental Airport P. O. Box 60308 16600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Houston, TX 77205 Military United States Air Force (512) 479 -2611 Bergstrom Air Force Base Operations United States Army (817) 287 -2506 Fort Hood Duty Office United States Navy (214) 266 -6374 United States Marine Corps Flight Operations, Navy Dallas United States Coast Guard (713) 672 -6630 Houston, TX January 1, 1989 B -2 Radioactive /Hazardous Materials Radioactive Materials Office of Radiological (409) 845 -1361 Safety - Texas A &M University after hours (409) 845 -4311 Bureau of Radiation Control - (512) 458 -7460 Texas Department of Health National Response Center (USCG) (800) 424 -8802 United States Nuclear Regulatory (817) 860 -8100 Commission, Region IV, Arlington, TX Hazardous Materials Safety and Health Office - The (409) 845 -2132 Texas A &M University System Miscellaneous - Local Brazos County Civil Defense (409) 846 -7428 Jake Cangelose (409) 846 -9049 (409) 845 -7646 City of College Station (409) 764 -3773 Steve Beachy Home (409) 693 -5147 City of Bryan (409) 822 -0078 Charles Phelps Night (409) 822 -0061 Clergy College Station Police Department Police Chaplains (409) 764 -3600 Hospitals St. Joseph's Hospital (409) 776 -3777 2801 Franciscan Drive Bryan, TX 77801 Humana Hospital (409) 764 -5100 1600 Rock Prairie Road College Station, TX 77840 January 1, 1989 B -3 Office of Public Information - (409) 845 -4641 Texas A &M University Miscellaneous - Federal National Transportation Safety Board (817) 334 -2616 Fort Worth, TX United States Post Master City of College Station - Main (409) 693 -4363 Charles V. Ray Home (409) 778 -8882 City of Bryan - Main (409) 779 -3000 Larry Fives (interim) (409) 779 -3002 January 1, 1989 B -4 C. ABBREVIATIONS Airport Easterwood Airport ARFF Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting ATCT FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower - Easterwood Airport BFD Bryan Fire Department BPD Bryan Police Department CSFD College Station Fire Department CSPD College Station Police Department DOA Director of Aviation, Easterwood Airport DPS Texas Department of Public Safety EAP Easterwood Airport FCO Fire Control Officer FAA Federal Aviation Administration FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation FSDO FAA Flight Standards District Office NTSB National Transportation Safety Board PIC Pilot in Command SO Brazos County Sheriff's Office UPD Texas A &M University Police Department USA United States Army USAF United States Air Force USCG United States Coast Guard USMC United States Marine Corps USN United States Navy January 1, 1989 C -1 D. PROGRESSIVE LEVELS OF AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES An emergency may be declared by any of the following when, in their opinion, an actual or potential emergency exists: 1. PIC of the aircraft; (0` 2. FAA ATCT Controller; or ~ a 1 , 3. The DOA, or his representative. 44 0 -- ALERT 1 An emergency standby of ARFF equipment for a precautionary landing: - During the arrival or departure of aircraft with an Index greater than that established for the Airport. - During the landing of an aircraft with a mechanical problem, i.e, unsafe gear light, hydraulic failure, engine shut down on multi - engine aircraft, etc. - When an accident could possibly occur, but is not likely. -- ALERT 2 Indicates an in- flight emergency where an aircraft operational defect will probably cause an accident. Examples of an Alert 2 are landing gear malfunction (gear not down), in- flight fire, total engine failure, control problems, etc. -- ALERT 3 An aircraft crash has occurred on or in close proximity to the Airport. January 1, 1989 D -1 1. ALERT 1 CONDITION: An emergency standby. There is no imminent danger of an accident. a. TOWER 1.) Notify the ARFF personnel using the klaxon • horn. Relay to ARFF crew the type of emergency and any additional information, by . radio using ATCT Ground Control (121.7). 2.) Notify the Airport Operations office by telephone, and advise them of the emergency. Relay any additional request made by the PIC to ARFF and /or Airport Operations personnel. 3.) Clear emergency vehicles by radio, using ATCT Ground Control (121.7), to standby positions (Figure 2 and 3) by the most expedient and direct route possible, consistent with safety. 4.) Notify additional agencies, as required, by telephone. b. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS Upon notification of an emergency, Airport Operations personnel will insure that: 1.) The ARFF crew responds with ARFF equipment, has any emergency information and has responded to a designated standby position. 2.) The DOA, or his representative, has been notified by telephone, of the emergency, appropriate gates have been opened and radios issued, to backup ARFF crews upon their arrival, as required. 3.) The UPD has been notified of the emergency, as required or directed. c. FIRE CONTROL OFFICER (CSFD) 1.) Dispatch ambulance or requested equipment, as required, using established Fire Department procedures. January 1, 1989 D -2 2.) Coordinate positioning of requested equipment with the DOA, Airport Operations personnel, or ATCT, upon arrival at the Airport. d. POLICE OFFICIAL (UPD) Coordinate security requirements, as needed, with DOA or Airport Operations personnel. January 1, 1989 D -3 2. ALERT 2 CONDITION: Indicates an in- flight emergenc• an aircraft operational defect wig_ probably cause an accident, i.e., landing gear up, in- flight fire, total engine failure, etc. a. TOWER 1.) Notify ARFF personnel using the klaxon horn. Relay to ARFF crew the nature of the emergency, type of aircraft, fuel on board, number of persons on board, hazardous materials and any additional information. Clear emergency vehicles by radio using ATCT Ground Control (121.7) to standby positions (Figure 2 and 3) by the most expedient and direct route possible, consistent with safety. 2.) Notify the Airport Operations office by telephone and advise them of the emergency. 3.) Notify additional agencies as required or requested, by telephone. b. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS Upon notification of an emergency, Airport Operations personnel will insure that: 1.) The ARFF crew has responded with the ARFF equipment and obtained from ATCT Ground Control (121.7) required emergency information. The emergency vehicles have proceeded to designated standby positions (as per type of emergency and landing runway). 2.) The DOA, or his representative, has been notified, by telephone, as soon as possible, with the appropriate information. The CSFD has been notified by telephone and advised of the type of emergency, if directed or required. The appropriate gates have been opened and radios issued to CSFD, if required. 3.) The UPD has been notified, by telephone, of the emergency. January 1, 1989 D -4 4.) A record of all information pertaining to the emergency, i.e., time of alarm, personnel called, etc., is maintained. Additional Airport Operations personnel will be notified to supplement the work force, if necessary. c. FIRE CONTROL OFFICER (CSFD) 1.) Respond additional ARFF equipment as requested. 2.) Obtain radio upon entry and coordinate positioning of requested equipment with ATCT Ground Control (121.7) or the DOA. 3.) Obtain clearance from ATCT Ground Control (121.7) to proceed onto, or across, any movement area. 4.) During hours when the Airport Operations office and ATCT are closed (11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.), emergency equipment will proceed on the Airport at their own discretion through the normal entry point, Gate 5 at Hangar 756, monitor ATCT frequency (118.5) for aircraft transmissions. d. POLICE OFFICIAL (UPD) 1.) Coordinate with the DOA, or Airport Operations personnel, to determine law enforcement requirements which may be immediately required. 2.) Control all unauthorized vehicles and personnel, to prevent interference with emergency operations or air control functions. 3.) Position at least one officer at each main access gate to prevent unauthorized persons or vehicles from entering the Airport. Position additional officers, as required, at Airport perimeter gates (Figure 4). 4.) Establish a crowd control line, if required. 5.) Request other local or state law enforcement agencies to assist in traffic control, as required. January 1, 1989 D -5 e. HOSPITAL /AMBULANCE RESPONSIBILITIES CSFD, both hospitals (St. Joseph's and Humana), Texas A &M University Student Health Center, and any other organization contacted for ambulances by the DOA or FCO, will dispatch same, if requested, following the directions of the DOA or FCO. Units will enter via Gate 5 and preposition at Hangar 756, or as directed by the DOA or FCO. January 1, 1989 D -6 3. ALERT 3 CONDITION: Indicates an aircraft ) in close proximity of a. TOWER 1.) By klaxon, notify ARFF personnel. ARFF crew, by radio, using ATCT Grou. Control (121.7), the following: a.) Type of emergency (crash with fire, no fire) b.) Location of crash (specific) c.) Type aircraft d.) Number of persons on board e.) Any other information 2.) Notify the CSFD for mutual aid assistance, immediately after notifying ARFF personnel. Relay same information as above. 3.) Notify the Airport Operations office and the DOA by telephone and advise them of the nature of the emergency. 4.) Temporarily close the Airport, or runway(s), as appropriate and necessary. 5.) Clear all emergency vehicles to accident site in the most expedient and direct route possible consistent with safety. 6.) Notify any additional agencies as required, or requested. 7.) Resume limited or normal Airport traffic when advised by the DOA. b. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS Upon notification of an emergency, Airport Operations personnel will: 1.) Insure the ARFF crew has responded with the ARFF equipment and obtained from ATCT Ground Control (121.7) the required emergency information. Proceed with ATCT clearance to the crash site via the best and most January 1, 1989 D -7 expedient route (Airport Operations p will notify the DOA, or his represent by telephone, of the emergency). 2.) Insure that the FCO has been advised, __ telephone, of the emergency. 3.) Insure that the UPD has been advised, by telephone, of the emergency. 4.) Insure that the main Airport access gate has been opened for additional emergency equipment, and that the lead vehicle has been issued a radio, and directed to the accident site. 5.) Notify the DPS and advise them of the accident, by telephone, with all known information. 6.) Insure that a record and log is maintained of all information pertaining to the emergency, i.e., time of alarm, personnel called, etc., and will contact all available Airport Operations personnel to respond to the Airport, if so directed by the DOA. 7.) The DOA will: a.) Close runway or Airport, if not already closed by ATCT personnel. b.) Direct Airport Operations staff to notify additional agencies, as required, i.e., military, FAA, Civil Defense, clergy, hospitals, etc. c.) Setup the initial central control point in the Airport Operations Office, Hangar 756, where Emergency Operations staff and investigating authorities will be assembled. The DOA will supervise all activities at the aircraft accident site until relieved by other authority. If the accident is outside the legal limits of the Airport, the DOA may assist until an authorized official arrives and assumes command of the situation. January 1, 1989 D -8 d.) Determine areas for relatives, survivors, and the news media (Conference Room in Hangar 1092 or Terminal). e.) Insure that wreckage is safe - guarded or has been turned over to proper authorities. f.) Reopen the Airport, or portions thereof, as the situation warrants, and insure that ARFF equipment is returned to proper Index Mode. c. FIRE CONTROL OFFICER (CSFD) 1.) Respond emergency equipment as requested. 2.) Proceed without delay to the scene of the crash. Obtain clearance from the ATCT Ground Control by radio (121.7) or visual signal, before crossing any movement area. During non -duty hours when the Airport and ATCT are closed (11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) emergency equipment will proceed onto the Airport at their own discretion, through Gate 5, Hangar 756, monitoring ATCT (118.5) for aircraft transmissions. 3.) Take appropriate action to save lives and property. 4.) Request additional ARFF equipment, as required. Request police assistance 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, if possible. 6.) Notify hospitals of the accident and inform them of the number and types of possible injuries which will be transported to each location. 7.) Assign personnel to conduct a search of the crash scene to locate any additional casualties. January 1, 1989 D -9 8.) Record and flag positions of the accident victims. Record as much information pertaining to the crash scene as possible (aid to accident cause investigation). 9.) Wreckage should be preserved to the extent possible, but not to deter removal of persons injured or. trapped, or protecting the public from injury, or property damage. d. POLICE OFFICIAL (UPD) 1.) Coordinate security requirements with the DOA, or Airport Operations personnel. 2.) Assist movement of emergency vehicles to the crash site. 3.) Control all unauthorized vehicles to prevent interference with personnel, emergency operations or air traffic control functions. 4.) Position at least one officer at each main access gate to prevent unauthorized persons or vehicles from entering the Airport. Position additional officers as required at Airport perimeter gates. 5.) Establish a crowd control line. Secure the crash site from spectators and any other persons not providing emergency rescue service. Accident areas, whenever possible, will be cordoned off by police personnel to prevent unauthorized persons from hindering the accident recovery and investigation. 6.) Request other local or state law enforcement agencies, as required, to assist in traffic control around the Airport or accident site. 7.) Notify United States Postal officials, if mail is involved. 8.) Release responsibility for crash site security to the military, FAA, NTSB, aircraft owner /operator, or airline company, when the person(s) assuming that responsibility is properly identified. January 1, 1989 D -10 e. CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICER 1.) Assist with establishing lines of communications to all operating agenc 2.) If radioactive materials are involved, assist the Office of Radiological Safety with monitoring equipment, as required. 40', O • ti "A? Vl \ '~ \ [7 f. HOSPITALS /AMBULANCE RESPONSIBILITIES r rl t CSFD, both hospitals (St. Joseph's and Humana), � � Texas A &M University Student Health Center, and any other organization contacted for ambulances by the DOA or the FCO, will dispatch same to the site of the accident, following the directions of the DOA or FCO. ACTION , g. N TAKEN BY OTHERS \ S) 1.) NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD a.) Only authorized personnel of the NTSB (or FAA, in those accidents where the NTSB has requested the FAA to investigate), shall be permitted access to civilian aircraft wreckage, records, mail or cargo. b.) An authorized representative of the NTSB, or the FAA as in cases stated above, shall release custody of civilian aircraft wreckage, records, mail, and cargo when it is determined that the NTSB has no further requirement. 2.) MILITARY Military authorities will have complete authority over a military aircraft involved in an accident as soon as they arrive on the scene. January 1, 1989 D -11 3.) UNITED STATES POST OFFICE A United States Post Office representative will assume custody of all United States mail as soon as its removal is authorized by the NTSB. 4.) PRESS, RADIO AND TELEVISION Press representatives may be admitted to the scene of an aircraft accident at the discretion of the DOA. Extreme caution will be exercised when allowing any persons access to an accident site. When danger of fire, explosion, or other hazard exists, 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 access to the scene, especially during body recovery or survivor extraction procedures. January 1, 1989 D -12 4. BUILDINGS /HANGARS FOR EMERGENCY MORGUE - EASTERWOOD AIRPORT Hangar 1092 - A &M Hangar 150' x 80' Hangar 756 - Old Main Hangar 210' x 147' Terminal Building 755 6,000 sq. ft. Albritton Hangar 100' x 65' January 1, 1989 D -13 5. AMBULANCE /HOSPITAL CAPACITIES AMBULANCE: College Station - 2 units 911 or Non- emergency (409) 764 -3700 1.) Central Station, 1101 Texas Avenue 2.) Station No. 2, 2100 Rio Grande Bryan - 3 units 911 or Non- emergency (409) 822 -0061 1.) Central Station, 801 N. Bryan 2.) Station No. 2, 2813 Cavitt 3.) Auxiliary Unit to be activated in emergency Texas A &M University - 2 units 911 or Non- emergency (409) 845 -1525 Both units are located at the Beutel Health Center HOSPITALS: St. Joseph's Hospital 100 Normal Beds 2801 Franciscan Drive 9 Beds - Emergency Room Bryan, TX 77801 (409) 776 -3777 Humana Hospital 100 Normal Beds 1604 Rock Prairie Road 7 Beds - Emergency Room College Station, TX 77840 (409) 764 -5100 January 1, 1989 D -14 6. CROWD CONTROL - ALL LOCAL AGENCIES Following any major accident or incider of onlookers are expected. All law en agencies within the local area are well oversee any crowds that may gather. The Texas A &M University Police Department will . first to respond, and will coordinate actions as required to set up and control all perimeter areas. University Police Department (409) 845 -2345 College Station Police Department (409) 764 -3600 Brazos County Sheriff's Department (409) 779 -1717 Texas Department of Public Safety (409) 776 -3731 January 1, 1989 D -15 7. AIRCRAFT REMOVAL Easterwood Airport does not possess the capability to remove disabled or crashed aircraft from controlled areas (minor problems only). One (1) fixed base operator on the Airport (see below) does have limited capability for aircraft removal. Following any major air disaster, it becomes the responsibility of the owning agency to effectively remove the aircraft as soon as possible, after FAA and NTSB clearance is obtained. College Station Aircraft Repair (409) 846 -7721 January 1, 1989 D -16 E. BOMB INCIDENTS CONDITION: Information has been received from any source that a bomb has been, or will be, placed on or in an aircraft or building. 1. TOWER a. Deny clearance for takeoff of the suspect aircraft until it has been established that a bomb is not on board. b. If the aircraft is airborne, clear it to land on the airport, as far away from other aircraft operations and facilities as possible. c. Notify Airport Operations, the DOA, FCO and UPD, by telephone, of the emergency. d. Position the aircraft in the bomb search area (Figure 5). 2. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS a. Dispatch the ARFF vehicle to the required standby position. b. Alert the DOA, FCO and UPD, and the owner of any involved aircraft. c. Clear the area designated as the search area of all unauthorized personnel. d. Arrange transportation of passengers from the search area. Do not remove freight or baggage from the area until a search is completed. 3. FIRE CONTROL OFFICER (CSFD) Standby to extinguish fires and to evacuate personnel as required. 4. POLICE OFFICIAL (UPD) a. Restrict the search area. b. Conduct a search of the aircraft or building, baggage and cargo. January 1, 1989 E -1 p11 b" r D c. Dispose of any suspected device. d. Control movement of personnel into and out of the search area. e. Notify the DOA when the search is completed and the aircraft or building is secure. January 1, 1989 E -2 F. AIRPORT STRUCTURAL FIRES Normally, Airport structural fires will first be seen by building tenants or ATCT personnel. Anyone having knowledge of an Airport structural fire should notify: -- College Station Fire Department - 911 -- Airport Operations Office - 845 -4811 1. TOWER a. Notify the FCO and Airport Operations Office, by telephone. b. Divert taxiing aircraft so as not to interfere with emergency equipment responding to or fighting the fire. c. If ATCT personnel believe that they are the first to observe the fire, they should assist to the degree that personnel and workload permits to: 1.) Notify building /hangar occupants by most practical and expeditious means. 2.) Notify occupants of adjacent buildings, if necessary. 2. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS a. Respond with all available firefighting apparatus and open the main gate for backup firefighting units, as required. b. Notify building /hangar occupants, by any means possible. c. Notify the FCO, by telephone, of the emergency. d. Notify UPD by telephone, of the emergency. e. Notify the DOA, or his representative, by telephone, of the emergency. f. Keep the telephone manned, if at all possible. g. Remove aircraft from the fire scene, if possible. January 1, 1989 F -1 3. FIRE CONTROL OFFICER CCSFD) Respond to the fire scene. Aircraft operations take precedence over the fighting of the fire. Be prepared for partial withdrawal of the equipment, in the event of an aircraft emergency. 4. POLICE OFFICIAL (UPD) a. Respond to the scene of the fire. b. Control crowds and traffic. c. Assist as required. January 1, 1989 F -2 G. NATURAL DISASTERS STORMS: Hurricanes, typhoons, or other storms involving winds of high velocity, usually have advance warning. Tornadoes do not afford much warning, and action is limited to taking shelter and recovery operations. 1. TOWER a. FAA regulations provide for specific action by ATCT and weather service personnel, in response to notification by the National Weather Service of significant meteorological conditions, and for evacuation of FAA facilities at predetermined storm conditions. b. Notify Airport Operations of impending severe weather conditions. 2. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS a. Notify all airport tenants of the impending weather conditions, if possible, by telephone or in person. b. Advise aircraft owners to disperse aircraft to airports outside of the danger area. Tie down all aircraft on the apron or move them into hangars, if requested by the owner. c. Barricade or board up windows and doors, where possible. d. Refuel and check standby generators to insure that they will start and that they have an adequate supply of fuel. Top off all vehicles and fill auxiliary cans with fuel. e. Place maintenance equipment in sheltered areas, if possible. f. Give precedence to aircraft operations as long as possible. g. Remain inside structured buildings and avoid windows, during the storm. January 1, 1989 G -1 h. Restore services and utilities when the storm has passed and take charge of recovery and cleanup operations. Restore flight operations as soon as possible. i. Be prepared to fight structural fires. The possibility of fire is high due to broken power lines, gas line leaks, etc. j. Prepare for massive disaster relief if cities /county has suffered major damage, and massive casualties. FLOODS: Inundation of the Airport by water is not a problem at Easterwood Airport. With the exception of a very heavy rain, there is adequate run -off protection. January 1, 1989 G -2 Figure 1 - Easterwood Airport Authority President Texas A &M University Vice President for Finance and Administration Texas A &M University OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Director of Aviation Associate Director of Aviation Operations Supervisor 1 J Chief Airport Attendant Chief Airport Attendant Shift A Shift B January 1, 1989 A B C I ee :9 e E F -- ' • 1 Tree ,.. • F • - — ' . �\ Tree locale. E = ••-- • . Airport • - v' e l il 3 Tee ® Tree • Direc'.n Finder 91 • • tenna VAST. • • / ti'c '� / ■ 1.. � Q • - ei iomeltr iN h\h,..b... . 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STANDBY POSITIONS o L 1- Taxiway B and A o C 2 - Intersection of Runway 16 and 22, and Taxiway A o 3 - Intersection of Runway 16 and Taxiway B 4 - Intersection of Runway 28 and Taxiway C 5 - Intersection of Runway 34 and Taxiway H o 6 - Approach end of Runway 34 and Taxiway C — 7 - Intersection of Runway 28 and Taxiway E 8 - Intersection of Runway 22 and Taxiway B ° 9 - Approach end of Runway 10. and Taxiway B V ---\ 10 - Approach end of Runway 04 and Taxiway E ° w 11 - Approach end of Runway 16 and Taxiway A ct - Wind Direction Indicator Light Signals - Tower: C Steady Green - Cleared to proceed to /from standby position /scene of accident. 1 Steady Red - Stop -- stay where you are. Flashing Red - Move clear of that runway. Flashing White - Return to position No. 1. ..iR C J 373 Tree 1 • ' \�\ Loc.. ter I / / / Figure • - rimeter encin• • Tree • • . / • • 341 • 3 E sterwoods ?• irport / // , Tree 4 • .3 - 356 :t. Tree c-,', 347 • Tree 3201 S / • 3.5 • 337 / • T ®e ® Tree / • 1 91 " 343 34y .7 OL on ' • • • Direction Finer . 4. Q a, Grain Elevat ' • Antenna VASI • , S 372 • ' ( 31 `,i Tree Ar • • nder � 337 •nstruction I R 922 N) I // • . �ti VASI ., iv. 318 . VASI 315 •`' x J o i 02. OL Windsock ' • \ \Tree 336 • 1 = .d . 348 ree 332 317 ° VASI 314 m 1 � • Rod on OL � • Anemometers � � \ • 337 = �.w Antenna on �- OL Control Tower \ 398 • E0 • SI6 Control Tower Bush ARP . 4pAV Tree Tr loon Elevation ,326 ' ee (1987) • 32 3 358 • Tree 3 VASI SI VA • ,, -...C. 331 *\k9 Tree Tree ti ; REIL ` • 335 333.• REI a Tree: _ )/ ,. Tree 325 t..-5 Tree Gi :� ..\ 331 323 �C • .T ( ° • •Tree 306 ':...::: =� X320 `; .. 340 41 T 337 i 0 `\ • Tre : r3_ ,7 • 308 : Tree` ' `•� . �• 334 ' r ' - ' 337 - it 11 ' Tree ` %•— tk•-i- TRAN 329. Rod n 1 ° SITION Airport B •acon Antenna S10PE � • -.> 354 \--) • 359 Windsock Anemometer od on OL on Tank G ide Slope 395 1f 3 0 a • 34 304 ° p. • --- 1 --- January 1, 1989 ' • \ ree "' 300 —_______ V - 0....401i \ Fa UCE A G T t 0 I 1. T \ 1 ° 313 0 . v - \ Figure 5 - Bomb Search Areas Easterwood Airport •• • • . r h . n t r• � p �S' ` . t Based • 7 Aircraft X 00 '� 1 Parking . ' f G c A ^ • J) .d B d t0 00 7 A I1:- k' - -00. lt pe_ No p y ° B e 0 E - /,l., E . r :nstcnt • y oa ..A °° 3 °p Hazardous Cargo - '' °, y z TUA Bomb Search Area E E` 16 0. o ^ �� TPWlI E a _�1 E E ^ rt 0 .. `Y o • C , ti V C . G C Q C X c . cn c O C C i ^ �c C • CO • cn C • C. . 134 c • January 1, 1989 • . • H. RADIOLOGICAL /HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCIDENTS Situations covered by this Section include the accidental spilling of radioactive /hazardous materials in commercial shipment, or accidents involving aircraft carrying these materials. If a container breaks and spillage occurs, the possible spread of contamination by vehicles moving through the radioactive /hazardous materials, or by people, is a primary problem. If radioactive /hazardous material is disturbed, or if winds or a thermal column from an aircraft fire are present, the radioactive /hazardous material could become airborne and be carried some distance downwind. NOTE: If a container is unbroken, radiation /hazardous material contamination is no longer a problem. The material should be held in custody until disposal instructions are received from the shipper. Some shipments are accompanied by a courier who, in effect, "owns" the material and is responsible for it. If present, the courier will retain custody of the unbroken container(s). 1. TOWER a. Notify the FCO and DOA of any in- flight emergencies on aircraft intending to land at the airport with radioactive /hazardous materials. This applies to any aircraft carrying radioactive /hazardous material in any form or container. b. Notify, by telephone, the Office of Radiological Safety, UPD, Airport Operations and local operator of the problem. c. After landing, taxi aircraft to an isolated area for container removal. d. Do not authorized any aircraft to land, takeoff or taxi through any contaminated area. e. Clear only authorized vehicles to the parking (accident) site. January 1, 1989 H -1 2. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS a. Notify the Office of Radiological Safety, 1 telephone, of the emergency. b. Notify the FCO, by telephone, of the emergency. c. Notify the UPD, by telephone, of the emergency. Dpi d. Notify the DOA, or his representative, by telephone, of the emergency. e. Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the area. Establish a cordon around the aircraft. Set the area boundary so that no spillage from containers will be tracked or driven through. f. Only rescue crews should be permitted within 1,500 feet downwind of the accident site, if radioactive /hazardous material smokeborne or wind - carried particles exist. g. Close doors and windows of buildings in areas where radioactive /hazardous materials smoke is blowing. 3. FIRE CONTROL OFFICER (CSFD) a. Assure that firefighters and crash crews are wearing protective clothing and self - contained breathing apparatus. b. Rescue of persons should not be delayed because of possible presence of radioactivity /hazardous materials. In general, the presence of radioactivity /hazardous materials will not change the rescue operations procedure. 4. POLICE OFFICIAL (UPD) a. Notify the Office of Radiological Safety of the emergency. b. Provide crowd control, as required. January 1, 1989 H -2 I. SABOTAGE /HI- JACKING SABOTAGE: 1. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS Any incident of known, suspected or threatened sabotage, will be relayed to the UPD and the FAA FSDO. 2. POLICE OFFICIAL (UPD) a. Upon notification, will be in charge of investigation of any suspected or known act of sabotage at Easterwood Airport. b. The FBI will be notified for assistance, as required. HI- JACKING: 1. DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS a. Upon notification of an actual or possible hi- jacking, the DOA will notify the UPD, FAA FSDO and FBI, with all known information. b. If the aircraft is on the ground, overt action will only be taken by airport personnel, if so directed by the pilot of the aircraft affected, or the air carrier representative or authority. c. Overt action may be taken by placing vehicles in such a manner as to block the taxiway /runway (both front and rear for aircraft with reversible propellers), thus disabling the aircraft from moving. d. A hostage situation exists! Extreme care must be taken by all personnel until the situation is under the control of personnel trained in hostage negotiations. 2. POLICE OFFICIAL (UPD) Will assume command of the hostage situation, and will direct other personnel as required. January 1, 1989 I -1 J. POWER FAILURE DIRECTOR OF AVIATION -- AIRPORT OPERATIONS 1. Upon notification of power failure at Easterwood Airport, will notify the Texas A &M University Physical Plant at 845 -4311 (5 -4311 from campus telephones), with the magnitude of the failure. 2. Will ascertain that the emergency power generator is on -line and that power is available to the runway and taxiway lights (electrical vault at base of ATCT). 3. During prolonged periods of power outage(s), provide fuel to the generator supply tank. 4. Provide power to Airport Operations and terminal from portable generators (two - ARFF vehicle and Maintenance Shop). January 1, 1989 J -1 K. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Figure 1 - Airport Authority - Span of Control Figure 2 - Grid Map - Easterwood Airport Figure 3 - Location of Standby Positions - Easterwood Airport Figure 4 - Perimeter Fencing - Easterwood Airport Figure 5 - Bomb Search Areas - Easterwood Airport January 1, 1989 K -1