Thu, Sep 18, 2003
Anticipating the threat
from Hurricane Isabel and storm damage to transportation
infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Transportation today
activated special plans to support affected states and
communities.
Crisis Management Center Activated
At 7:00 a.m. this morning (Thursday, September 18), the
department will activate its Crisis Management Center (CMC).
Drawing on expertise within the department by building on
information from states and aviation, marine, rail, highway,
pipeline and transit authorities, the Department of Transportation
Crisis Management Center will assist the affected regions cope with
Hurricane Isabel and its effects.
Hurricane preparations
and responses include repair crews being dispatched and
pre-positioned at critical aviation and rail sites to quickly
restore service, coordinating with the military for rescue flights,
assessing needs for emergency relief, and securing the National
Defense Reserve Fleet at Ft Eustis, VA.
- On Monday, September 15, the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) established a special hurricane position within the Air
Traffic Control system to coordinate any necessary military and
civil aircraft evacuations.
- Repair crews have been dispatched to the seven major affected
airports and navigation sites to restore service after the storm
passes.
- FAA will work with the Department of Defense to coordinate
military flights in civil airspace for rescue purposes.
- The FAA's Southern, Eastern and New England Regions have taken
initial storm precautions such as ensuring that all backup
generators in ATC facilities and all vehicles have been fueled and
are ready for service in the event of electrical power
outages.
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