BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 81st Civil Support Team (CST) will conduct a “no-notice” training exercise at the Bismarck Civic Center on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The purpose of the exercise is to practice and test the capabilities of the team to respond to a hazardous materials event in a large arena on short notice. The exercise is expected to start at 8 a.m. and conclude by 4 p.m.
The CST will conduct a survey of building and a sampling mission in full HAZMAT (hazardous materials) suits to collect a sample and analyze it in their mobile laboratory.
Follow-on missions will include searching the building for additional devices and determining the extent of the simulated contamination. The exercise is an opportunity for the CST to test their decontamination procedures and communications equipment as they prepare for their training and proficiency evaluation at the end of November.
Best time for media to report on the training is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The 81st Civil Support, comprised of North Dakota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, stands ready to respond immediately, at any time of day or night, to chemical, nuclear, biological, radiological and explosive hazards.
WHO: North Dakota National Guard 81st Civil Support Team.
WHAT: Training exercise; response to hazardous materials threat in a large arena.
WHERE: Bismarck Civic Center, 315 South 5th Street, Bismarck, N.D. 58504.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MEDIA: No pre-coordination necessary. Best times for media expected to be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Public affairs representative onsite – Staff Sgt. Eric W. Jensen at 701-425-4844.
| Date Taken: | 09.30.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 09.30.2015 08:02 |
| Story ID: | 177588 |
| Location: | BISMARCK, ND, US |
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