| Simulated aircraft disaster instructional exercise at Baltimore-Washington International Airport. | |
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PMID: 1275836 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A major, simulated aircraft disaster exercise was held in September of 1974 at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Maryland. The significant aspects of community involvement and specialized airport emergency planning were tested during this simulation. This paper presents an evaluation of the experience of the various elements in this exercise. The critical matter of having a system of runners to substitute for a failure within the mobile command post is stressed. Also, the importance of adequate telephone facilities for communication with the fire/rescue stations and community hospitals is highlighted. Many other small and seemingly unimportant items are found to be of considerable significance during the handling of disasters. A strong case is made for periodic disaster simulations to maintain an efficient broadly-based apparatus for handling such disasters, should they occur. |
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Authors:
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D Evans |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 47 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 1976 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1976-08-02 Completed Date: 1976-08-02 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501714 Medline TA: Aviat Space Environ Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 445-8 Citation Subset: IM; S |
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Aviation Disasters* Emergency Medical Services* Humans Maryland |
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