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~ On Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, Long Beach Airport (LGB) held a full-scale emergency response exercise. The Triennial drill is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and tests the speed and effectiveness of emergency personnel and LGB staff in the event of an aircraft accident.
Mayor Rex Richardson commended all of the agencies and volunteers who took part in this emergency exercise. He said that it enhances LGB's working relationship with multiple local agencies and tests their readiness to deploy personnel and resources.
Commercial airports, such as LGB, must hold a drill every three years to maintain their Part 139 Airport Certification which allows commercial flights to operate out of the airport.
The exercise provides the opportunity to test components of the Airport's Emergency Plan with other agencies and first responders, including the Fire and Police Departments, the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department, Long Beach Search and Rescue, American Red Cross, Dignity Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Long Beach VA Hospital, U.S. Air Force Reserves, and ambulance services.
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The drill is observed and evaluated by other peer agencies along with the FAA. After action reports and recommendations are then incorporated into future versions of the Airport's response plan.
More than 400 participants took part in this simulated mass casualty incident along with a C-130 military aircraft. Participants acted out multiple roles that ranged from emergency responders to injured or deceased victims. Responders and airport staff were then scored on their response efforts.
Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry said that safety and efficiency of their airport operations is of utmost importance; therefore it is imperative that they are always ready to take action in case such a crisis occurs. The exercise did not cause any delays or interruptions to normal Long Beach Airport operations.
Mayor Rex Richardson commended all of the agencies and volunteers who took part in this emergency exercise. He said that it enhances LGB's working relationship with multiple local agencies and tests their readiness to deploy personnel and resources.
Commercial airports, such as LGB, must hold a drill every three years to maintain their Part 139 Airport Certification which allows commercial flights to operate out of the airport.
The exercise provides the opportunity to test components of the Airport's Emergency Plan with other agencies and first responders, including the Fire and Police Departments, the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department, Long Beach Search and Rescue, American Red Cross, Dignity Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Long Beach VA Hospital, U.S. Air Force Reserves, and ambulance services.
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The drill is observed and evaluated by other peer agencies along with the FAA. After action reports and recommendations are then incorporated into future versions of the Airport's response plan.
More than 400 participants took part in this simulated mass casualty incident along with a C-130 military aircraft. Participants acted out multiple roles that ranged from emergency responders to injured or deceased victims. Responders and airport staff were then scored on their response efforts.
Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry said that safety and efficiency of their airport operations is of utmost importance; therefore it is imperative that they are always ready to take action in case such a crisis occurs. The exercise did not cause any delays or interruptions to normal Long Beach Airport operations.
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