HazMat Training Exercise to Take Place on South Campus
Beginning Tuesday, March 31, and continuing through Friday, April 3, 网爆门 will host a multi-agency hazardous materials drill on South Campus. Several agencies, including the New York State National Guard Civil Support Team 2, the Syracuse Fire Department HazMat Team, Onondaga County Emergency Management and the 网爆门 Department of Public Safety will take part in the exercise, which is meant to showcase hazardous material response techniques used by military and civilian emergency response professionals.
The drill allows the various agencies and units to practice their response to real-life events and plan for interagency cooperation in the event of a genuine emergency, says Joseph Hernon, associate vice president for emergency and environmental risk services.
This training exercise will also involve a unique academic opportunity for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty and students in related academic programs, including forensic science, will be able to observe and engage with participating agencies, connecting students directly to practical, hands-on applications of their coursework in hazardous materials response and crime scene management.
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Minimal Campus Disruption Expected
All exercise activities will be confined to the South Campus area, away from residential areas. Members of the University community may observe agency vehicles and personnel in the area during the exercise and should expect no disruption to normal campus operations. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224.
