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Lands End Airport tests emergency response plan
9
Feb
2011
Lands End Airport will be testing its multi-agency emergency response plan on Thursday, February 10.
The exercise runs from 11:30 to 13:00 and will involve the emergency services and a range of local agencies in a simulated incident.
It will take place between scheduled flights and the airport will continue to remain operational throughout. Passengers are asked to check-in as normal.
Chris Pearson, Lands End Airport Manager, said: �Our emergency response plan undergoes rigorous testing as part of our Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) licensing requirement. This exercise enables all the relevant agencies to practice emergency response arrangements under controlled conditions.�
As well as Lands End Airport, the exercise will involve Cornwall Council, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Casualties Union, Isles of Scilly Steamship Company and Skybus.
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Please note � this is being issued for operational reasons only and no media facility will be available on the day.
For more information contact:
Ryan Martinez
Deborah Clark Associates on behalf of Isles of Scilly Steamship Co.
01208 77900 / 07887 746569
[email protected]
Lands End Airport is owned and operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, which also owns and operates Skybus.
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