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Emergency Planning and Response Flashcards

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  1. What does 'CBRN' stand for in the context of airport emergency planning?

    Answer: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear

    CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear — categories of weapons of mass destruction threats.

  2. During an active shooter event at an airport, the DHS 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol prioritizes actions in which order?

    Answer: Run, Hide, Fight

    DHS instructs individuals to first Run (evacuate), then Hide (shelter if escape is impossible), and as a last resort Fight the attacker.

  3. Which OSHA standard requires airports to have a written emergency action plan for employees?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38

    29 CFR 1910.38 requires employers, including airport operators, to maintain a written Emergency Action Plan covering evacuation and emergency procedures.

  4. An airport receives a credible anthrax threat via mail. Who should be the FIRST agency notified?

    Answer: FBI and local law enforcement

    Biological threats involving anthrax are federal crimes; the FBI and local law enforcement must be notified first to initiate a joint criminal/public health response.

  5. What is the purpose of a 'after-action report' (AAR) following an airport emergency exercise?

    Answer: Identify strengths and areas for improvement in the emergency plan

    An AAR systematically identifies what worked well and what needs improvement to enhance future emergency preparedness.

  6. Under 14 CFR Part 139, which entity must approve an airport's Airport Emergency Plan?

    Answer: FAA Airport District Office

    The FAA Airport District Office reviews and approves the Airport Emergency Plan as part of the airport certification process.

  7. What is the primary purpose of establishing a Unified Command during a complex multi-agency airport emergency?

    Answer: Allow agencies with jurisdictional responsibility to manage the incident jointly

    Unified Command allows all agencies with jurisdictional authority to jointly manage an incident, maintaining their own roles while creating one coordinated strategy.