Cpl. Bart Veal

Public Information Officer

903-798-3187 (office) 903-798-2368 (pager)

903-824-4199 (cell) 903-798-3023 (fax)

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PRESS RELEASE

The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) along with Texarkana Offices of Emergency Management will be hosting practical training scenarios for Weapons of Mass Destruction events on November 16th and 17th. The scenarios offer hands-on practical training for all public services on a local level and involve realistic communication, logistical, and physical applications in a “real” time aspect. Participants will gain valuable learning tools for future preparation and response to possible Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents.

This is the first time that training of this kind has been conducted in Texarkana. An important aspect of this type of training is realism, and for that reason, only the above dates of the events will be published at this time. In order not to create undue alarm it is essential that we let the media and more importantly the public know that these will be scenarios only. We appreciate any assistance that the media can provide in this matter. We also invite you to cover the training as a story for your audiences and/or participate in the training.