Seaports Magazine - Summer 2014 - (Page 10) »FEATURE 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. 10 AAPA SEAPORTS MAGAZINE 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 Aapa Headquarters From the President’s Desk In Case of Emergency Extreme Weather Plug-Ins Enabled Partners in Fighting Crime Her Path Leads to Ports U.S. Needs New Transportation Law that Improves Quality of Life, Economy 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 New Sonar Solution to Protect Aruba Ports Authority Preparedness, Resiliency and Responsiveness in Mexico Cat Islands Restoration Strengthens the Resiliency of Port of Green Bay, Local Environment Index of Advertisers Seaports Magazine - Summer 2014 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0118 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0417 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0317 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0217 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0117 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0416 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0316 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0216 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0116 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0415 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0315 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0215 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0115 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0414 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0314 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0214 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0114 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0413 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0313 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0213 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/AAPQ/AAPQ0113 http://www.nxtbookMEDIA.com
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