N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul announces completion of worlds largest training for explosive-device response [Video]

Over 100 public safety and military personnel from New York and beyond recently gathered to participate in a week-long training exercise on response tactics for improvised explosive devices, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

According to a press release from Hochul’s office, the Raven’s Challenge is the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams. This year, bomb technicians and military personnel from around the world were present. The training took place at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, N.Y.

“We are pleased to be the host state for public safety and military personnel to strengthen their emergency preparedness skills and bolster the relationship between state emergency responders and those from around the world,” Hochul said in the press release. “New York State has some of the best training facilities, and these practices will ensure our first responders can respond effectively to any situation and protect the public.”

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