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Management of Emergency Response to Subway Accidents

Management of Emergency Response to Subway Accidents. Stephan A. Parker Transportation Research Board Of The National Academies. Derailment, collision, flooding, snow. Photo Source: WMATA. Open Systems. Most public transportation systems throughout the world are “ open-systems ”

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Management of Emergency Response to Subway Accidents

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  1. Management of Emergency Response to Subway Accidents Stephan A. Parker Transportation Research Board Of The National Academies

  2. Derailment, collision, flooding, snow Photo Source: WMATA

  3. Open Systems • Most public transportation systems throughout the world are “open-systems” • Mass transit must remain vigilant • Soft target • Large crowds • Proximity to government facilities • Limited resources Source: WMATA

  4. Emergency Mobilization and Operations Guide • Early recognition of emergency events • Expedite response • Coordinate application and integration of additional organized, qualified resources from other agencies • Ensure that public transportation resources are available to support the response

  5. Developing an Emergency Operations Plan • Emergency Operations Plan Elements • Developing the Emergency Operations Plan • Emergency Planning Principles Applied to Public Transportation Photo Source: WMATA

  6. Terrorism Response: Capabilities Assessment, Prevention, and Awareness • Assessment of Existing Capabilities • Prevention • Awareness • Incident Response Protocols

  7. Washington Transit Authority Office of Emergency Management • Emergency response, recovery, mitigation, and prevention expertise through: • Planning • Response and Recovery • Special Projects • Training and Outreach Source: WMATA

  8. Emergency Mobilization and Operations at WMATA • Effective organizational safety and • security culture • Annual training for all employees • Mass communication to all employees • Public awareness and outreach • Law Enforcement/Public Safety Collaboration • Emergency Preparedness • Passenger Information Display Systems • Local and regional drills with key stakeholders Source: WMATA

  9. Training and Outreach at WMATA Transit based classroom learning, drills, and exercises Train 4,000 persons annually Source: WMATA

  10. Special Project: WMATA Rescue Carts Emergency Tunnel Evacuation Cart Metro Emergency Recon Vehicle Source: WMATA

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