Hazmat Decontamination Showcased at Disaster Drill

Hazmat, medical personnel, fire-rescue and other emergency responders practiced responding to, decontaminating and treating victims of a mass-casualty hazardous materials disaster. The drill took place in the parking lot at Qualcomm Stadium.
Training is a key component of being prepared to protect San Diego County residents when disaster strikes. This event showed the public how emergency responders and managers prepare for disaster, including being ready with regional resources such as mass casualty and decontamination vehicles. These vehicles are designed to serve a large number of victims in one area when it may be impossible or unsafe to move them.