Airport-to-airport mutual aid programs

By National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

Subjects: Risk management, Emergency management, Planning, Relief service, Institutional cooperation, Airports, Management, Aeronautics

Description: This report is a guidebook that will assist individuals at airports who would like to enter into formal or informal mutual aid agreements with other airports in the event of a community-wide disaster (e.g., hurricane, earthquakes) that requires support and assistance beyond their own capabilities. The guidebook describes the benefits that an airport-to-airport mutual aid program (MAP) can provide. It outlines the different considerations when setting up an airport-to-airport MAP and has many examples, including examples from other industries--