KINGSTON – The Ulster County Department of Emergency Services will hold a multi-agency emergency exercise at the campus of Woodland Pond in New Paltz on October 4.
The exercise will involve members of the County Department of Emergency Services, Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, New Paltz Police Department, New Paltz Fire Department, New Paltz Rescue Squad, State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services – Office of Emergency Management, and the American Red Cross.
Neighbors of the campus will see a large emergency responder presence on October 4th and during the duration of the exercise. Entry and exit to and from the campus will be prohibited.
“The primary objective of government is to keep our residents safe – no matter what happens,” said County Executive Jen Metzger. “Here in Ulster County, we have witnessed our share of emergency situations, and we are committed to ensuring that all of our first responders and government resources are fully prepared and ready for any conceivable emergency situation.”
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