Maine hazmat teams simulate mass decontamination in training at SMCC

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 6, 2024

The Maine Army National Guard’s Civil Support Team and the Maine Emergency Management Agency led a full-scale disaster training exercise at Southern Maine Community College on Thursday, which helps first responders prepare for hazards such as weapons of mass destruction, terrorist attacks, chemical releases and other disasters. They’re hosting a series of similar training sessions across the state this week.