For Immediate Release
December 2, 2024
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Hartsfield-Jackson Gets Preparedness for Winter Weather Emergency Down Cold
Units across the Airport to take part in winter weather emergency simulation
ATLANTA – Although Atlanta hasn’t experienced measurable snowfall since January 2022, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will train for the next time winter weather could impact operations. So, on Dec. 4, the Department of Aviation’s business units, various federal agencies, and airline stakeholders will participate in Big Bird on Ice, ATL’s annual winter weather event exercise. This training aims for all responsible organizations to demonstrate their ability to implement tasks and actions safely based on weather forecasts and changing weather conditions, as established in their winter weather plans.
WHO: Hartsfield-Jackson business units, federal agencies, and airline stakeholders
WHAT: Big Bird on Ice Winter Weather Emergency Exercise
WHEN: Wednesday, December 4
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Centralized Command and Control Center (C4)
720 Doug Davis Drive
Atlanta, Ga 30354
** MEDIA: Media availability for Big Bird on Ice will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at C4. Photos and videos will be available. Please RSVP by noon on Tuesday, Dec. 3. **
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. The Airport boasts an annual direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
