Interagency-Aviation Industry Collaboration on Planning for Pandemic Outbreaks (2008) / Chapter Skim
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16 Discussion Sessions Discussion Facilitators: Laura Valero, Federal Aviation Administration Alan Black, Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport Jack Wells, U.S. Department of Transportation Kathie McCracken, Department of Homeland Security Bonnie Wilson, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Rich Golaszewski, GRA, Inc.
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passenger is not ill or if an individual thinks he or she has been discriminated against. The complexity and the potential legal concerns of restricting travel of an individual was discussed as well as the need to base the decision to restrict travel on community well-being and public health aspects of these situations in a consistent and standard manner.
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In-Flight Measures Laura Valero, Discussion Facilitator Topics discussed related to in-flight measures including identifying and responding to communicable disease incidents in flight, airline reporting methods, infection control, and passenger and crew contact tracing. The interagency concept of operations (CONOPS)
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and funding for these activities. Communicating to the public that aircraft and airports are clean and safe from infectious diseases is also a concern.
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• Effects on business, leisure, and recreational travel: During a pandemic event, corporate and governmental travel policies regarding nonessential travel will probably be canceled or postponed. There may also be travel restrictions placed on serving some markets, depending on where the pandemic occurs.
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other federal agencies could play a role in helping to secure essential supplies, specifically through their contacts with suppliers and their experience responding to emergencies. • Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina: Although it is an example of a localized situation, lessons can be learned from the post-Katrina experience.
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pads and uses smaller aircraft and helicopters to service oil, gas, coal, and other utility and mining businesses, both onshore and offshore. Ensuring that the demand for oil, gas, and electricity is met during a pandemic event would entail maintaining these types of services.
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lines of communication that are critical during a pandemic event. • Staffing levels during and after an event: In addition to possible reductions in staffing levels during a pandemic event, there could be a need to increase staff after an event.
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try's ability to service some markets. A government limitation on service to some areas due to public health needs would likely be temporary, participants suggested, although the duration would depend on the nature of the disease.
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