Posted on 09/18/2009 3:31:18 AM PDT by Cindy
Northern Virginia Emergency Response System (formerly known as MMRS) Full-Scale Exercise
WHAT: The Northern Virginia Emergency Response System’s (NVERS) – formerly known as the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) – upcoming Full Scale Exercise (FSE) will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26. This is the third in a series of three exercises. A tabletop exercise was held in April 2008, with a command post exercise held in September 2008. This full scale exercise will use the same scenario as the previous exercises – simulated multiple bombings in the region. All radio communications will clearly indicate that this is a training exercise.
This exercise will involve participation of responders from the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Loudoun County and Prince William County. Other regional, state and federal resources will also participate.
The exercise will have four active venues during the exercise:
In Arlington/Alexandria, there will be a simulated train bombing with chemicals involving multiple victims.
For Fairfax City and Fairfax County, a simulated police chase that originates in Loudoun County ends at the Route 50/Fairfax County Parkway interchange with a box truck that overturns. Upon inspection, there are several bombs and chemicals in the back of the truck.
The Loudoun County event will simulate a bombing at a Park and Ride near the Dulles Greenway.
The Prince William County event will have a simulated bombing at the Rippon VRE station with numerous victims.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 26 (note specific times below)
WHERE: Several Northern Virginia locations.
(Excerpt) Read more at fairfaxcounty.gov ...
Note: Posting as an FYI (especially to those who listen to scanners) — this is a drill in Virginia.
” A tabletop exercise was held in April 2008, with a command post exercise held in September 2008. “
Is this an old article, or just a typo??
(Good morning, Cindy...)
Good morning Uncle Ike.
No, I saw a news article today and this press release was a link on the article.
The press release is dated September 15, 2009.
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