Airport-to-airport mutual aid programs

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

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

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--