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Video: Contra Costa HAZMAT Holds Drill in Antioch

by ECT

On Thursday, a multi-agency Hazardous Materials Drill (HAZMAT) occurred at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School in the City of Antioch where units responded to a report of an unknown substance in the gymnasium with more than 20 victims.

Students from Dozier-Libbey High School played the part of “victim” for responding agencies which included Contra Costa County Hazmat (Contra Costa Health Services), Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, and the Richmond Fire Department. AMR also participated.

The drill lasted around 3-hours which included a decontamination area, triage area, and staging area. The County plans on holding a quarterly drill to continue training and improving response.

The drill also allowed students from the high school to get an up close demonstration and talk with both firefighters and county hazmat.

For more on Contra Costa Hazmat, visit them at: www.cchealth.org/hazmat/

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