Drill preps area's first responders
Desireã Hood Staff Writer | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 3 months AGO
<p>First responders from Sandpoint Fire release curtain boom into Lake Pend Oreille Tuesday. The emergency drill is a simulation of a train derailment of hazardous materials. The boom is used to contain oil spills on water. The drill was to help first responders get familiar with the equipment and deployment process. (Photo by DESIREÉ HOOD)</p>
SANDPOINT — The phone rings and area first responders quickly spring into action. There has been a train derailment and crude oil is spilling into Lake Pend Oreille. Boats are sent to City Beach, trailers with equipment are showing up on site, and responders are quickly loading the boats and heading out onto Lake Pend Oreille. Fortunately, that was the scene Tuesday, but for a simulation of a train derailment with hazardous materials spilled.
Boom was deployed on Lake Pend Oreille Tuesday to help first responders prepare for emergency situations. About eight local agencies participated in the exercise drill, the first of its' kind in the area. The drill will continue through Wednesday.
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