Minot Airport Hosts Full-Scale Emergency Drill to Test Crisis Response

Minot Airport hosts full-scale emergency drill to test crisis response

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — Huge flames covered a large area at the Minot International Airport today. But it wasn't a fire that broke out. Rather, it was part of a full-scale emergency drill, which happens at least once every three years, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This full-scale emergency exercise is used to evaluate the airport's emergency response teams and procedures in partnership with the city's public services. Ai…

HAZMAT training at Cedar Rapids water plant tests emergency response and contingency plans

Cedar Rapids emergency crews underwent a HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) training exercise Friday morning.The training does create a "real emergency" environment f