Dulles International Airport Full Scale Emergency Exercise

Saturday May 5, 2018, from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Dulles, VA

Washington Dulles International Airport is hosting a Full Scale Emergency Exercise, simulating an airplane accident, on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and you have been selected as a person to provide exercise and/or moulage support, be an exercise controller, exercise evaluator or an exercise observer.

The exercise will include response by emergency personnel, treatment of exercise volunteers with simulated injures and transport of those exercise volunteers to local hospitals.

Support Staff – Provide support and help manage participant registration/check-in, exercise volunteer coordination, mock hospital support, radio communications and other exercise administrative and logistical items.

Moulage Support Staff – Apply make-up and fake wounds to volunteer crash victim actors to simulate disaster injuries.

Controllers – Manage exercise play, set up and operates the exercise site, direct the pace of exercise play, and ensures the safety of players and exercise volunteers at the exercise site.

Evaluators – Document observations, capture unresolved issues, analyze exercise results and do not interfere with exercise flow, unless a real-world emergency occurs.

Observers – Do not directly participate in the exercise; rather, they observe selected segments of the exercise as it unfolds, while remaining separated from player activities. Observers view the exercise from a designated observation area and are asked to remain within the observation area during the exercise.

Support personnel, controllers, evaluators and observers may be screened by law enforcement and on-site security. You will be prohibited from bringing specific items to the exercise to ensure the safety of all participants.

Directions:

Directions to the parking lot will be provided via email one week before the day of the exercise.

FAQs:

When should I arrive?

All staff personnel are expected to arrive before 7 AM. Specific personnel will be notified when they are expected to arrive based on their assigned role.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Due to the nature of this exercise, the location, and the need to ensure a safe environment, support staff, controllers, evaluators and observers are prohibited from bringing specific items to the exercise. Support staff, controllers, evaluators and observers may be screened prior to entering the registration site by law enforcement and on-site security. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

Weapons (firearms, knives, brass knuckles, batons, asps, bats, and other items)
Drugs or alcohol
Coolers, food and drinks (water will be provided on-site). If you have any medical or dietary requirements, please contact event staff via email at EmergencyDrill2018@mwaa.com.
Backpacks and bags
Animals (unless service animal)
Electronic readers, such as a Kindle and IPads (cell phones are allowed)
Cameras, photographic and video recording equipment (cell phones are allowed)

Law enforcement and on-site security may determine an item is not allowed in the exercise environment if it poses a safety concern or threat. Support staff, controllers, evaluators and observers will be given the opportunity to store the items in their vehicle prior to entering the exercise area.

All support staff are asked to lock their belongings in their vehicle prior to leaving their vehicle. Law enforcement and on-site security will be present in the parking lot area throughout the entire exercise.

Should you have a need to bring items into the exercise area (e.g., radio equipment, moulage supplies, etc.), please coordinate with Airports Authority personnel in advance of the exercise to ensure that you will be permitted to bring the items on-site. Contact event staff via email at EmergencyDrill2018@mwaa.com for any questions.

All non-badged Airport Authority support staff, controllers, evaluators and observers will be escorted onto Airport property and through the exercise.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking will be provided free of charge. Specific parking instructions will be provided one week prior to the exercise. The parking and exercise areas are not Metro accessible.

What should I wear?

Choose clothing that is comfortable. Please ensure you dress for the weather as you may be outdoors for the exercise. The exercise takes place in the morning hours in early May. Weather can range from cold to very warm, with precipitation and/or wind. The exercise will continue regardless of weather, even if there is rain. Please dress accordingly.

May I bring others to this event without registering them?

No. Please enroll each person individually through the same Eventbrite link. Exercise volunteer actors should register at https://dullesemergencyexercise2018.eventbrite.com. If you have any issues, contact event staff via email at EmergencyDrill2018@mwaa.com.

What if I registered, but I have to cancel?

If you need to cancel, please send an email to EmergencyDrill2018@mwaa.com stating that you cannot attend and would like to cancel your registration. Please do so by 5 PM on April 26, 2018.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have any questions about the exercise, please send an email to EmergencyDrill2018@mwaa.com.

Support Staff, Moulage Support Staff, Controllers, Evaluators & Observers IAD Exercise 2018