KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the event of an emergency, officials at Kansas City International Airport say that they want to be ready for it.
On Wednesday, the airport held a full-scale emergency drill to test the city’s multi-agency response and readiness to a simulated aircraft emergency.
In a statement, KCI said that it will set up a scenario where local businesses, government agencies, hospitals, fire departments, police departments and emergency preparedness officials can rehearse their roles in response to an aircraft crash.
The exercise had many realistic components including smoke generators, debris on the airfield and volunteers acting as injured passengers.
Officials said that members of the public in the KCI area at the time of the exercise should not be alarmed if they see smoke, fire and emergency vehicles driving through the area.
According to KCI, the airport is required by the Federal Aviation Administration to undertake the exercise every three years.
