Maintaining airport business continuity and operations during disaster response: The role of command and control relationships with emergency management agencies
Abstract
Airports of all sizes and types are increasingly important in national, regional and global disaster relief. However, when an airport gets involved in disaster or catastrophe response, its business and operational continuity can be seriously disrupted. As such, the success of aid missions depends on the airport’s preparedness, coordination, cooperation and interoperability. However, the key in every case is the relationship, or lack of relationship, between the airport and adjoining, regional and national emergency management agencies. This paper uses case studies of the incident command context for airports in pre-Katrina New Orleans, Memphis, Dallas-Fort Worth and London Heathrow to illustrate key issues and apply theory to practical concerns.
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Author's Biography
James Fielding Smith is a professor at American Public University System, better known as American Military University, and a researcher in the areas of public budgeting and airport business continuity and resiliency during disaster response. Prior to joining American Public University System, Jim had a long career in state and local environmental planning and regulatory agencies. He is a Professional Engineer and his doctorate from Virginia Tech is in environmental design and planning. He is active in the American Society of Civil Engineers, International Association of Emergency Managers and Association for Public Budgeting and Finance.
Citation
Smith, James Fielding (2008, October 1). Maintaining airport business continuity and operations during disaster response: The role of command and control relationships with emergency management agencies. In the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, Volume 3, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.69554/SEWQ9142.
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