Chicago: US Cellular Field Decontamination Drill
CHICAGO More than 200 emergency responders will participate in a chemical decontamination drill this morning at U-S Cellular Field.
Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications says the drill will focus on how authorities would respond if there was a chemical attack on Chicago.
Specialized units from the Chicago police and fire departments and the Department of Environment’s hazardous materials division will participate in the drill.
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency will observe the exercise.
Office of Emergency Management and Communications executive director Andrew Velasquez says the drill will give emergency responders the opportunity to practice coordination and communication.
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200 Participate in Chicago Chemical Attack Drill
Drill To Focus On How Authorities Would Respond
(AP) CHICAGO More than 200 emergency responders will participate in a chemical decontamination drill Sunday morning at US Cellular Field.
Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications says the drill will focus on how authorities would respond if there was a chemical attack on Chicago.
Specialized units from the Chicago police and fire departments and the Department of Environment’s hazardous materials division will participate in the drill.
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency will observe the exercise.
Office of Emergency Management and Communications executive director Andrew Velasquez says the drill will give emergency responders the opportunity to practice coordination and communication.
