Seaports Magazine - Summer 2014 - (Page 10)
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IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
Ports focus on disaster
and continuity of
operations planning in
order to be prepared
for the unexpected.
By Kathy A. Smith
W
Port of Houston Authority Emergency Manager,
Colin Rizzo reviews incident information that is being
received by a PHA Telecommunications Officer.
A patrol vessel surveys
Port Metro Vancouver's
inner harbour.
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hen it comes to being
prepared for an incident
at any seaport, no matter
the size or scope, comprehensive risk assessment, along with
detailed planning, training and debriefing,
is critical. Planning involves the cooperation
of a plethora of port personnel, as well as
its area emergency responders and partner
organizations.
Lessons learned from past incidents or
those at other vulnerable entities, such as
airports or schools, are invaluable when
striving to prevent and respond to any kind
of threat. Mobilizing the right team at the
right time can make a huge difference in
the prevention of loss of life and to reducing
damage to systems and property. The overriding key is effective communication. Ports
are working hard to continually update their
response plans and work collaboratively for
the best outcomes.
Continuity of Operations Planning
(COOP) is critical to balancing the needs
of all customers, says Charles White, director, port security and emergency preparedness for the Jacksonville Port Authority
(JAXPORT). "We recognize that we cannot
protect everything equally, so our planning and resourcing is, at the end of the
day, based on the probability of an incident
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Seaports Magazine - Summer 2014
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Crisis at the Port: Planning Ahead Makes the Difference
Superstorms and Rising Sea Level Present a New Challenge for Ports
Aapa Port Employee Relief Fund a Helping Hand for Those in Need
Toronto Emergency Departments Hold Joint Ice and Cold Water Training Exercises
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