Tuesday, January 19, 2016

SNOW STORM BRIEF #01-19-2016


 

 

TSA LGA will be monitoring and posting informative information to its blog spot that is viewable from your home computer or smart phone.  Simply go to www.tsalgaemergencystatus.blogspot.com.   You can submit your email to the blog spot to receive alerts when new information is posted (We do not track your email).  We also will post info to - Facebook: TSA LGA Emergency Status, and Twitter: @LGA_TSA_Status

 

Management is aware of the storm and its impact on staff and is making plans to ensure the minimal disruption to the operation while allowing for the safety of all personnel.  As models and storm tracks change, management will adjust plans and notify all staff of changes.  http://www1.nyc.gov/site/severeweather/index.page

 

Current information shows that the MTA will be running full service.  As the storm condition develops, routes may be curtailed and canceled.  MTA commuters should monitor the MTA Travel Alert page at: http://alert.mta.info/

 

New Yorkers can go to http://maps.nyc.gov/snow/ to find which blocks have been plowed.




 

  1. Communication

    1. All Staff should ensure that they have provided the LGA CC and local Management/Supervisors up to date contact information.
    2. All TSMs and STSOs should ensure that all officers have the LGA CC contact number and email.  The LGA CC will be staffed 24/7 throughout the storm, and in the event of an evacuation of the airport, they will stand up the alternate CC site to ensure the continuity of the operation.  In other words – You WILL be able to contact us.  It is imperative to ensure that your NEW HIRES/TRANSFERS have been provided this information as well.
    3. TSA LGA will also be monitoring and posting informative information to its blog spot that is viewable from your home computer or smart phone.  Simply go to www.tsalgaemergencystatus.blogspot.com.   You can also submit your email to the blog spot to receive alerts when new information is posted (we do not track your email).
    4. Listen to your local news casts on TV and Radio. 
    5. You should have a plan of action such as:
        1. Gas up your vehicle
        2. Have a bag of clothes/medication/cash/toiletries ready to go
        3. Flashlights/Batteries/Candles/Matches or Lighter – always good to have on hand
        4. Have bottled water available in the event the storm surge damages local water supplies
    6. Additionally, you will need to notify LGA CC if you are affected by the storm.  Information that will be needed is:

  • Name/Rank/Airport
  • Callback number
  • Where you have evacuated to (i.e., safe – evacuated to family’s house in City, State; or – evacuated to hotel name in City, State, etc)
                (718) 662 5000/5001/5002 - Coordination Center
     

    1. In the event that the LGA CC is evacuated or you are unable to reach them, you can contact the National TSA toll free emergency number at (877) 872 7990 or email helpdesk@tsa-hraccess.com and provide the same information. 

  1. Print this information out in the event that you have no power.
  2. Forward this information to all of your staff/subordinates in case they are not in my email group.



Follow us from your Home Computer or Smartphone!  Did you know TSA LGA has its own BlogSpot?  It’s available to view from your home computer or smartphone by using the following link and signing up for email alerts (We do not store or share your email information):


 

NEW – You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter:  Facebook: TSA LGA Emergency Status, and Twitter: @LGA_TSA_Status



Do you have the LGA Coordination Center Number stored in your phone?  In the event that you are unable to make it into work for any reason, you should call the LGA CC to report your status.  (718)-662-5000/5001/5002.  Staff should also monitor their government email as alerts, briefs, and other storm related messages will be disseminated this way. 
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