JFK Hurricane Briefing
1. Based on current models/tracking of Hurricane Sandy, it is expected to enter our area on Monday Evening/Early Tuesday AM.
2. Management is aware of the storm and its impact on staff and is making plans to ensure the minimal disruption to the operation while allowing for the safety of all personnel. As models and storm tracks change, management will adjust plans and notify all staff of changes.
3. Monday start times for 1st shift is expected to be normal with minimal to no storm effect.
4. Monday dismissal times for 2nd/3rd shift will be based on the track of the storm and its effect on the operation.
5. Tuesdays shifts will also be based on the track and duration of the storm.
6. Current models show the storm leaving our area mid morning on Wednesday.
7. Communication
a. All Staff should ensure that they have provided the JFK CC and their local Management/Supervisors up to date contact information.
b. All TSMs and STSOs should ensure that all officers have the JFK CC contact number and email. The JFKCC will be staffed 24/7 throughout the storm, and in the event of an evacuation of the airport, they will stand up the alternate CC site to ensure the continuity of the operation. In other words – You WILL be able to contact us.
c. TSA JFK will also be monitoring and posting information to its emergency blog that is viewable from your home computer. Simply go to www.tsajfkemergencystatus.blogspot.com . You can also submit your email to the blog spot to receive alerts when new information is posted.
d. Listen to your local news casts on TV and Radio. Emergency Evacuation orders are broadcasts over local news.
e. In the event that the city or county issues an evacuation order for your area; you should have a plan of action to take.
1. Gas up your vehicle
2. Have a bag of clothes/medication/cash/toiletries ready to go
3. Flashlights/Batteries/Candles/Matches or Lighter – always good to have on hand
4. Have bottled water available in the event the storm surge damages local water supplies
f. Additionally, you will need to notify JFK CC if you are affected by the evacuation. Information that will be needed is:
· Name/Rank/Airport
· Callback number
· Where you have evacuated to (i.e., safe – evacuated to family’s house in City, State; or – evacuated to hotel name in City, State, etc)
(718) 917-3810/11 - Coordination Center
g. In the event that the JFK CC is evacuated or you are unable to reach them, you can contact the
National TSA toll free emergency number at (877) 872 7990 or email helpdesk@tsa-hraccess.com and provide the same information.
8. Print this information out in the event that you have no power.
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