NMIA to conduct full-scale emergency exercise on Thursday
ABIGAIL BARRETT / Our Today
A full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise will take place at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) on Thursday, March 13. The simulation, organised by PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), aims to assess the airport’s emergency response capabilities.
The emergency exercise is slated to begin between 4 pm and 7 pm.
In their statement released Tuesday, March 11, NMIA noted that the exercise conducted once every two years is required under the Civil Aviation Act (2012) and international aviation regulations. It will simulate an aircraft incident on airport property to evaluate the effectiveness of NMIA’s Emergency Response and Management System. Various emergency response agencies will participate to test coordination and operational efficiency.
“These exercises are crucial to ensure our team and emergency response partners are fully prepared to handle any potential incidents,” said Director of Operations at PACKAL, Theresa Benjamin. “By regularly testing our emergency protocols, we maintain the highest safety standards for all passengers and workers at Norman Manley International Airport.”
Motorists should expect increased emergency vehicle activity on airport grounds and major roadways leading to and from NMIA during the exercise. Airport users and residents in surrounding communities are encouraged to remain calm and proceed with normal activities while the simulation is underway.
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