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Aerial view of the MAF center
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Definitions of MAF Status Categories

  • Facility Open - The Michoud Assembly Facility is open and all work activities continue as scheduled.
  • Facility Open - Special Work Status: Due to adverse conditions at the facility or in the community, selected Lockheed Martin work activities are suspended, while others continue as specified. Other information will follow.
  • Facility Closed - The Michoud Assembly Facility is closed to all work activities. Only security and emergency operations crews will be allowed on the facility. All Lockheed Martin employees and tenants on the facility will be sent home. Those attempting to enter the facility will be turned away.
Definitions of MAF Hurricane Conditions:

  • Condition V - Normal condition during hurricane season from June 1 to November 30 each year.
  • Condition IV - Expectation of winds 58 MPH or greater within 72 hours (Assume a general state of readiness.)
  • Condition III - Expectation of sustained winds 58 MPH or greater are possible within 48 hours. (Preparations for arrival of tropical storm/hurricane are in progress.)
  • Condition II - Expectation of sustained winds 58 MPH within 24 hours. (Preparations for arrival of tropical storm/hurricane are complete.)
  • Condition I - Arrival of tropical storm/hurricane winds are imminent.

 

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