Regional Cooperation, Coordination, and Communication among Airports during Disasters
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Minnesota Workshop
Friday, June 12, 2009, 11:30-1:00, MAC Commission Room
By invitation only - lunch and parking provided

Introduction – Jim Smith

Purpose of study

Summary of past work

Introduction to SEADOG and WESTDOG - Steve Wareham

Discussion of the following topics and any related topics that arise:

  1. Is there a real issue?
  2. Status of airport-to-airport agreements in Minnesota
    1. Formal
    2. Informal
    3. Good neighbors
  3. Status of multi-airport to emergency management agency (EMA) or groups of EMAs, or to multi-agency coordination entities (MACs)
  4. Extent of NIMS/ICS application
  5. Role of governments
  6. Unmet needs
  7. Opportunities
  8. Possible mechanisms for cooperation and coordination
  9. Barriers to implementation
  10. Competition vs. cooperation
  11. Funding
  12. Technology
Conclusions/wrap-up

This research is sponsored by a 2009 faculty research grant from American Public University System.
Copyright 2009 by J. F. Smith

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