Emergency Drill to be Held at KIX Aircraft Fueling Facilities

Kansai Airports will carry out an emergency exercise at the Fueling Center in Kansai International Airport (KIX) on June 24 simulating that a massive earthquake has affected the airport’s aircraft fueling facilities.

The drill is held annually to achieve quick and appropriate response in the wake of an earthquake, foster coordination with relevant organizations, enhance the response structure and raise awareness of disaster prevention. Kansai Airports will continue to strive to maintain the safety of travel and create a safe traveling environment for airport users.

Date: Friday, June 24, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (June 28 in the case of heavy rain)
Location: KIX Fueling Center (aircraft fueling facility)
Organizer: Kansai Airports
Participating Organizations: Senshu-Minami Fire Department, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai Airport Coast Guard Air Station, Kansai Airport Police, Kansai Airports Operation Services, Kansai Airports Technical Services
Number of participants: 100 (on-site participants)
Program: (1) Victim information sharing and initial response (2) Emergency communication and call (3) Rescue (4) Evacuation guidance (emergency vehicle guiding) (5) Prevention and removal of oil spillage (6) Initial firefighting (7) Prevention of fire spreading (8) Evacuation guidance for staff of neighboring facilities and road closure (9) Information sharing and communication with Osaka Prefecture

Emergency Drill To Be Held At KIX Aircraft Fueling Facilities

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