Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Sat. - Practice exercise at RFD on May 4

If you are driving by Rockford International Airport (RFD) on Saturday and see a lot of emergency vehicles, have no fear.

The following was received from RFD.

"RFD Holding Mock Disaster Response Exercise Saturday
"ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Chicago Rockford International Airport will hold emergency training and disaster response exercises on Saturday, May 4 in Rockford and Stillman Valley. The exercise will occur between 8 - 11 a.m. and include 150 local volunteers acting as injured passengers. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation and Security Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, local police, hospitals, and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighter (ARFF) crews will be participating along with Greater Rockford Airport Authority staff."

The full press release can be viewed here.

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