Monday, November 26, 2012

EXERCISE 'SOTERIA' to take place tomorrow - Sydney Airport Emergency ... - NSW Police Online (press release)


Tuesday, 27 November 2012 04:29:24 AM


The NSW Police Force, Sydney Airport and a range of emergency services will be conducting an emergency exercise tomorrow (Wednesday 28 November 2012) involving more than 200 personnel.


Exercise ‘Soteria’ is being conducted to test all aspects of the Sydney Airport Emergency Plan, including activation of the various facilities and resources available to support all agencies who would be involved in managing an emergency at Sydney Airport.


The exercise will commence at 2.30pm and conclude at 6pm.


Members of the public might see emergency vehicles in the vicinity of the airport and are being advised that this is an exercise only and there is no need for concern.


This exercise will involve the NSW Police Force, Fire and Rescue NSW, Ambulance Service of NSW, Sydney Airport, Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting, Qantas, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, and Airservices Australia.


Media interested in attending the exercise should contact media@syd.com.au before midday today (Tuesday 27 November 2012).



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