The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) successfully conducted a full-scale emergency drill at Laguindingan Airport on May 28. The exercise simulated an aircraft catching fire after crash-landing at the airport. The simulation included scenarios involving injured passengers requiring immediate rescue and a burning aircraft needing fire suppression. The said drill is a crucial step in enhancing the airport’s emergency preparedness. Several flights were suspended for the drill, with airlines being notified weeks in advance.
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The exercise involved approximately 36 agencies, including the Office of Civil Defense-10, Disaster Reduction and Risk Offices of various LGUs, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police, Department of Health, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Coast Guard, airlines, and hospitals.
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