O.C. Authorities Participate in Terror SimulationDECONTAMINATION: Firefighters decontaminate simulated victims after an explosion scenario involving hazardous materials on a train during Wednesday's Golden Guardian disaster exercise at Angel stadium in Anaheim.
JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Exercise Involved Federal, State, County, and City Officials
By John Gregory
ANAHEIM, Nov. 14, 2007 (KABC-TV)
ANAHEIM, Nov. 14, 2007 (KABC-TV)
- Several Orange County agencies took part Wednesday in a state wide drill to prepare for a terror attack or other disaster.
If terrorists were to strike it would be disastrous. A simulated explosion shook the parking lot at Angel Stadium leaving victims and debris scattered in every direction.
First responders including police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene. It was chaotic and confusing, a lot like what it would be if an attack really happened.
"They are going to be surprised by what they see. They don't know if they are encountering just some sort of an accident, an explosion or if it was an intentional act. The determination that takes place will be for them to find out what occurred and where do they go from here," explains Sgt. Rick Martinez, Anaheim Police Department.
Actors were recruited to play the role of bombing victims and they did their part. A heavy dose of fake blood and screaming added to the first responders tensions.
The goal was to make the simulation as real as possible. There were body parts mixed in with the debris.
A bus was blown up to get an accurate feel of what would happen if a terrorist attack did occur and how the debris would spread (cont...)
"They are going to be surprised by what they see. They don't know if they are encountering just some sort of an accident, an explosion or if it was an intentional act. The determination that takes place will be for them to find out what occurred and where do they go from here," explains Sgt. Rick Martinez, Anaheim Police Department.
Actors were recruited to play the role of bombing victims and they did their part. A heavy dose of fake blood and screaming added to the first responders tensions.
The goal was to make the simulation as real as possible. There were body parts mixed in with the debris.
A bus was blown up to get an accurate feel of what would happen if a terrorist attack did occur and how the debris would spread (cont...)
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