Date of Meeting __1/6/2009_
Item No. __6a-Supp___


Severe Storm Update 2008
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Winter Storm 2008 Overview
On Saturday, December 13, 2008, the Port of
Seattle declared a Modified Snow Alert at
SeaTac Airport. The Seattle area received 13.9
inches of snow over a period of thirteen days. 5
inches fell on the 21st and 6 inches on the 22nd
with snow falling at 2 inches per hour at one
point.
Additionally, we experienced blizzard like
sustained winds at SeaTac Airport of 30 knots
peaking at 39 knots.


Snow Removal   Runways and Taxiways
Snow Removal Teams usually consist of 50 to 60
staff, 30 pieces of equipment; with 2 teams working
12 hour operational periods.
During this storm, 132,000 gallons of liquid deicer
was applied to the aircraft movement areas; 8.25
tons of airside sand was applied along with 145,000
lbs of solid chemical deicer.
SeaTac Airport remained open for the duration of
this storm


Snow Removal  Roadside Operations

To maintain airport operability; 8,415 gallons of
liquid deicer was applied to airport roads and
drives along with 357 tons of roadside sand and
43,353 lbs. of solid chemical deicer.


Terminal Management
The Emergency Coordination Center stood-up at
1300 hours on Dec. 18th and remained in
continuous operation until it was demobilized at
1715 hours on Dec. 24th.
Thirty Port employees worked 12 hour
operational periods, most working multiple shifts.
This is the longest continuous activation in Port
history -- 6 days.


Terminal Management

More than 4,000 people sheltered in the nonsecured
side of the terminal.
Canceled flights caused baggage congestion as
well as terminal crowding for rebooking.


Employee Volunteers
Approximately 150 employees and other volunteers
assisted travelers in the terminal

An additional 50 employees staffed the snow desk and
Emergency Communication Center.
Assistance of the volunteers was remarkable!


Donations. Generous outside donations came from
Megan Snyder & Ellie Snyder
Willows Lodge
Starbucks Coffee Company  Everett
Safeway  Kirkland
QFC  Woodinville
Costco  Woodinville

A Heartfelt Thanks to All
Employees who Contributed