[californiadisasters] Disaster Drill Set For Santa Barbara Airport

Disaster Drill Set For Santa Barbara Airport

KEYT Assignment Desk

Story Created: Oct 5, 2010 at 11:57 AM PDT

Story Updated: Oct 5, 2010 at 12:01 PM PDT

Airport officials and local first responders will take part in a full scare disaster exercise at the Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday.

The drill will take place between 10 a.m. And noon. The purpose of the drill to help emergency organizations in the event of a major aircraft disaster.

The drill will involve several mock scenarios including some heavy smoke. Residents living near the airport should not be concerned if smoke is seen in the area.

Federal regulation requires such drills to be conducted every three years.

Source: http://www.keyt.com/news/local/Disaster-Drill-Set-For-Santa-Barbara-Airport-104359458.html

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