Officials at UNC Pembroke are informing the public of a full-scale hazmat training exercise scheduled to take place on campus on Saturday, October 15.
There will be a significant emergency responder and public safety presence. The event will be staged in parking lots 1 and 2 south of the railroad tracks in front of Third Street near Old Main.
To avoid any confusion, the public is being notified ahead of time.
The Robeson County Emergency Management and the Robeson County Fire Marshal’s Office will conduct the training in coordination with UNCP Police and Public Safety.
The event will begin at 8 a.m. and last for several hours.
UNCP Police and Public Safety, Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, Pembroke Police Department, Pembroke Fire Department, Robeson County Emergency Management, and regional emergency rescue teams have planned for and are conducting this exercise to ensure a coordinated, timely and effective response to the university, as well as to enhance the safety of our campus community.
The training is being coordinated along with Bradley Kinlaw with Krucial Solutions LLC. Actors will recreate an emergency situation on campus, prompting an immediate response from university officials and first responders.
The public is being asked to avoid the training site during this time.
Designed to ensure the university is prepared in the event of an unforeseen event, this exercise is a culmination of preparation that includes training sessions and simulated table-top exercises. The university and regional public safety officials are committed to continuing these efforts to maintain a safe environment.
Anyone with questions about the exercise should call UNCP Police and Public Safety at 910.521.6235
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