Multiple fire departments and other first responders will participate in an emergency response drill at the Westchester County Airport on Saturday, May 1.
Fire, EMS and police vehicles will stage along Route 120 prior to the exercise, which is scheduled to commence about 9 a.m. The exercise scenario involves a simulated crash of a commercial jet.
The exercise, which is required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration, tests the airport’s emergency response plan. In addition to multiple fire departments and EMS agencies, participants include the Westchester County Police, FBI, American Red Cross and Airport Operations personnel.
The airport will remain open for air traffic and other business during the exercise.
Commissioner Richard Wishnie of the Department of Emergency Services said people traveling to or near the airport should not be alarmed when they see multiple emergency vehicles and smoke from a simulated fire.
“The Aviation community is aware of this exercise and we want to alert the public as well,” he said. “We will also be using electronic message boards and other signage to indicate that a drill is in progress.”
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