EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILL AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON: April 20, 2005
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Lisa De La Rionda 561-471-7467 or 561-308-4022

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILL AT
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Aviation Battalion of Palm Beach County’s Fire-Rescue Department will conduct an Emergency Plan drill on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration requires this type of exercise every three years at airports that provide commercial passenger service. The drill, labeled “Operation Lima”, will simulate an aircraft incident to test the readiness of airport, aviation, fire-rescue, and law enforcement resources. More than 100 volunteers, eight hospitals, and 19 other local, state and federal agencies will participate.

The media will have the opportunity to observe the drill on the airfield. “Operation Lima” will occur on the airfield’s northwest side, near the curve on Belvedere Road, east of Military Trail. Commercial flights will not be impacted by the drill activity.

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