November 3, 1994: Vol26n9: Training drill on South Campus

The Buffalo Materials Research Center will hold a training drill at 1
p.m. today, on Coal Road, between Rotary Road and Bailey Avenue
(between the Sherman parking lot and Rotary Field) on the UB South
Campus. The drill aims to test the coordinated response of campus and
off-site agencies to a radiological emergency.
	The scenario: Two trucks, one of which is carrying radioactive
materials, collide. One of the vehicles catches fire, and some of the
radioactive materials containers are compromised. This generates
airborne radioactivity, surface contamination and high direct
radiation shine. Eight people are hurt, some of whom are contaminated.
The "fire" will be extinguished by the Buffalo Fire Department.
Victims will be triaged on site, and then transported by ambulance to
the VA Medical Center.
	Participants will include the Buffalo Fire and Police
departments; Buffalo Emergency Services; the VA Medical Center;
Buffalo Materials Research Center; UB Public Safety, Environmental
Health and Safety, Radiation Protection Services and University
Facilities, and Erie County Emergency Services.