A-00-019
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMEND THAT THE GOVERNOR OF THE TERRITORY OF GUAM: FORM, WITHIN 90 DAYS, A TASK FORCE COMPRISING REPRESENTIVES FROM ALL EMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCIES ON THE ISLAND, INCLUDING THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE GOVERNMENT OF GUAM, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, GUAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, U.S. NAVY, U.S. AIR FORCE, U.S. COAST GUARD, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AND ALL OTHER AFFECTED AGENCIES, TO DEFINE AND COORDINATE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT TIMELY EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ARE MADE TO ALL LOCAL AND FEDERAL AGENCIES ACCORDING TO NEED, LOCATION, AND RESPONSE TIME CAPABILITY.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Governor of the Territory of Guam to create a task force within 90 days. The task force must include representatives from all emergency response agencies on the island, such as the Government of Guam, FAA, airport authority, military branches, and FEMA. Its purpose is to define and coordinate emergency notification and response procedures so that timely alerts reach all relevant local and federal agencies based on their location and response capabilities.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | May 17, 2002 |
| NTSB number | DCA97MA058 |
| Addressees | Territory of Guam |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).