A recent simulated exercise was conducted to test the coordination and communication between U.S. and Canadian agencies in emergency response situations.
On October 8, first responders, search and rescue personnel, and members from various agencies, including Cook County Emergency Management and Grand Portage Emergency Management, participated in the exercise.
The scenario involved a cross-border search and rescue operation for a hiker with a broken leg in Grand Portage State Park, with nearly 50 individuals taking part along the Pigeon River.
Quick coordination and clear communication between agencies are crucial when an emergency incident occurs along the U.S. and Canadian border.
The exercise aimed to strengthen the response coordination between the U.S. and Canada, ensuring effective collaboration in emergency situations.
Author's summary: Exercise tests U.S.-Canada emergency response.