WHAT: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will conduct a joint oil spill training exercise with Canadian Pacific (CP) railroad, and the Albany Fire Department on the Hudson River at the Port of Albany today, October 21 at 2 p.m.

DEC, CP and Albany FD will practice deploying booms on the Hudson River as well as implementing key aspects of emergency response plans. The exercise will provide valuable practice for DEC and its partners on responding to emergency oil spills on the Hudson River.

WHERE: Corning Preserve, Albany, NY – This site will provide a viewing area for media.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2 p.m. – Rain or shine – in the case of lightning the media event will be cancelled.

CONTACT: Tom Mailey (518) 402-8000