Contact: Kristin Devoe, Kristin.Devoe@dhses.ny.gov, (518) 242-5153 June 24, 2015
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VIDEO & PHOTOS: BOMB SQUADS AND TACTICAL TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN ‘RAVEN’S CHALLENGE’ EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAININGLocal, state, federal, and international teams train at State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, boosting local economy and preparing responders for emergencies |
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This week, groups from New York and several states, federal entities, and Canada are participating in the Raven’s Challenge emergency response training at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. · The SPTC in Oriskany is one of only four sites nationwide (other host sites include locations in Florida, Colorado, and Washington) to host Raven’s Challenge activities. · The activities help to funnel tens of thousands of dollars to benefit the local economy. · The SPTC, a 1,100-acre state-of-the-art facility, was chosen as a Raven’s Challenge host for its diverse training environments that give state, local, and federal agencies various venues that can be used for the entire spectrum of training. · Law enforcement and military personnel are combined to form response teams, which participate in improvised explosive device operations in various scenarios throughout the course. · New York State is home to more than a dozen FBI-accredited bomb squads, including a squad operated by the New York State Police. · DHSES has provided more than $13 million in homeland security grant funding to local bomb squads to enhance their capabilities. · The exercise runs Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26.
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