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Association of California Airports Fall Conference

This presentation at the Association of California Airports Fall Conference will explain the mission, functions, and structure of WESTDOG (West Coast Disaster Operations Group) and SEADOG (Southeast Airports Disaster Operations Group). Learn how these organizations coordinate fast responses by affiliate airports to specific operational or logistical needs, aiding in the timely recovery of airports after a disaster. Join us to understand how airports can support each other in rescue and economic recovery efforts.

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Association of California Airports Fall Conference

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  1. Association of California Airports Fall Conference S.E.A.D.O.G. SoutheastAirports Disaster Operations Group September 12, 2019 Matt Davis mpdavis@portoakland.com

  2. S.E.A.D.O.G. SoutheastAirports Disaster Operations Group Airports are critical infrastructure to every region. Timely airport recovery is essential to rescue and economic recovery efforts. Airports are uniquely equipped to help airports.

  3. WESTDOG MISSION Coordinate fast responses by affiliate airports to specific operational or logistical needs by providing available, voluntary resources to help return a disaster-impacted airport to operational status.

  4. WESTDOG BACKGROUND • Began in May 2007 • Based on National Response Plan • Developed and structured to support “airport-to-airport” mutual aid • Regional coalition of airports • Patterned after SEADOG – formed in 2004 • Voluntary Affiliation and Assistance

  5. WESTDOG FUNCTIONS • Lead Airport /Deputy Lead Airport receives request for aid from impacted airport. • Common Mutual Aid Plan • Provides structure and guidance • Provides standard request forms • Facilitates WESTDOG affiliates situational awareness • Plan written over a 2 year period and remains a living document

  6. WESTDOG STRUCTURE Lead Airport SFO (Larry Mares) Deputy Lead Airport 300 Miles Incident Coordinator Affiliate Airports Impacted Airport

  7. WESTDOG AFFILIATES

  8. WESTDOG / SEADOG

  9. S.E.A.D.O.G. SoutheastAirports Disaster Operations Group SEADOG BACKGROUND Grew out of aid by Savannah and others to Pensacola for Hurricane Ivan in 2004 Nurtured by AAAE Southeast Chapter Established in 2005 First official activation for Hurricane Katrina

  10. SEADOG FUNCTIONS Receive aid requests from impacted airport Disseminate requests for specific types of aid to airports in Southeast and nation Assess initial conditions at impacted airport Schedule incoming aid teams Advise aid teams on reimbursement and liability processes

  11. SEADOG STRUCTURE • Loosely structured—no binding requirements to send aid • Seven coordinating airports: • 4 Geographic coordinators (Savannah, Orlando, DFW, Washington, DC) • 1 Engineering Assessment coordinator (DFW) • 1 ARFF coordinator (DFW) • 1 Law enforcement coordinator (San Antonio)

  12. WESTDOG/SEADOG RESOURCES Conference Call October 16 at 11am PDT Website Upcoming for WestDog http://www.westdogairports.com http://seadogops.wordpress.com

  13. WESTDOG/SEADOG RESOURCES • After becoming an affiliate, members are are able to securely share sensitive information with the group. • Examples: • Aerial Views of facilities • After Action reports from exercises • Presentations • Meeting minutes • Documents • Deployment status • Airport Conditions

  14. Become an WESTDOG Affiliate Today!Contact San Francisco International Airport Larry Mares Manager – Emergency Management 650-821-5127 Oakland International Airport Matt Davis Airport Operations Manager mpdavis@portoakland.com 510-563-6436 Larry.Mares@flysfo.com

  15. QUESTIONS ?? Thank you for your attention

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