U.S. Response:  Miami Holds Chemical Attack Exercise

More than 100 local, state and federal emergency response agencies took part in a simulated chemical weapons attack on a Miami, Fla., stadium yesterday (see GSN, May 16).

The $400,000 exercise involved a simulated attack by terrorists who exploded two chemical bombs during a Florida Marlins baseball game at the Pro Player Stadium, according to the Miami Herald.  The “bombs,” containing an unnamed chemical, affected 500 people.  Local students portrayed the victims.

While there could be improvements in speed and manpower, authorities said the exercise was mainly a success.

“The response was good, it was quick, it was efficient,” said Broward County Sheriff Ken Jenne.  “I am very proud of how fire-rescue, law enforcement and health came together, really, for the first time,” he said (Martinez/Daniel, Miami Herald, May 22).

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