Terrorism simulation tests emergency preparedness
Photos by Fred Lynch
Saturday, September 6, 2003
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A medical helicopter monitored the Illinois shoreline for suspects during a terrorism simulation at Missouri Dry Docks in Cape Girardeau. More than 130 workers from federal, state and local agencies participated in the emergency preparedness exercise.
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A decontamination site was set up for the terrorism training exercise.
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A radiation detection team checked the area of the dirty bomb explosion.
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A mock terrorist tried to hide from special operations officers.
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A special operations team moved to take on a mock terrorist at Missouri Dry Docks.
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A special operations team captured the mock terrorist after a shootout at Missouri Dry Docks Saturday.
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A hazardous materials entry team approached mock victims of a "dirty bomb" on a docked barge at Missouri Dry Docks.
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The mock victims were taken to decontamination and then to a local hospital.