Zambia to hold Training on Emergency Response Planning event

A one-day course in Training on Emergency Response Planning will be held in Lusaka, Zambia, on May 29.

The event is to highlight to airlines, airports and other operators in the aviation industry the need to meet the demands of national legislation and industry regulation, the expectations of the public and the rush of the modern media machine in case of a crisis or incident.

Event organisers said understanding the 12 Principles of Aviation Crisis Management will help to ensure an effective and efficient response effort.

New challenges have come to the forefront of aviation emergency operations including, criminalisation, risk management, crisis communications, data management, insurance settlements, strong leadership, and long-term business continuity.

Organisers added that the principles presented in this interactive training course will help participants navigate the path to a robust and well informed crisis management programme.

The programme for this one-day course will include:

1. Airline Crisis Response

2. Crisis Communications

3. Investigation

4. Public Enquiry Centre

5. Insurance and Financial Risk Management

6. Data Management

7. Government and Community Affairs

8. Fatality Operations

9. Personal Effects Operations

10.Business Continuity

For more information go to: www.aviassist.org