Stockton, CA - April 24, 2024 -
Contact: Hilary Crowley, Public Information Officer
hcrowley@sjgov.org / (209) 468-2997
WHO:
The event is being coordinated by the San Joaquin County Department of Aviation at Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK). SCK employees, County staff, first responders, and local residents will participate in a realistic exercise where volunteers will act as victims, airport passengers, and family members.
WHAT:
During the drill, airport personnel and approximately 150 volunteer County staff, first responders, role-play actors, and members of the Venture Academy will participate in a simulated emergency situation. The drill is intended to test the airport’s procedures and coordination with local emergency response partners.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
5000 S. Airport Way
Stockton, CA 95206
WHY:
Every three years, SCK conducts an emergency exercise in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The drill is a training exercise to test and evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of the airport’s emergency response teams in reacting to various scenarios and threats. After the exercise is complete, a comprehensive debrief will help the airport and its partners improve emergency preparedness. The tri-annual drill is an important part of maintaining the safety and security of all types of airport operations.
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