HMAC News & Announcements
HMAC Portable Tank Seminar - October 13, 2005
This seminar was developed by HMAC’s Transportation Committee for the benefit of the transportation community involved in the use of portable tanks. Please download the file for complete details.
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Aug 4, 2005
TRANSCAER Whistle-Stop Tour
Be a part of the TRANSCAER® Whistle-Stop Tour! The Tour is designed to increase community understanding of the
importance of emergency planning, and to provide local emergency response groups an opportunity to receive some
hands-on training and talk about additional training needs. Demonstrations and presentations will be focused on rail, truck, and chemical specific information.
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Apr 27, 2005
The Department of Homeland Security Announces Support for Rail HAZMAT Placards
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has settled a hazardous materials placarding issue. Click on the link for the announcement.
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Apr 8, 2005
Codey to Announce TOPOFF 3, The Comprehensive Mock Terror Exercise, Will be Held April 4-8
(TRENTON) - Acting Governor Richard J. Codey on Tuesday, March 29, will announce that TOPOFF 3, a full-scale, national terrorism response exercise, will take place April 4-8.
Mar 30, 2005
Homeland Security Chief to Shift From 'Sky Is Falling' Approach
WASHINGTON, March 16 - The United States government cannot protect the American public from all possible terrorist attacks and instead must focus on trying to prevent more serious or catastrophic strikes, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Wednesday.
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Mar 19, 2005
Canda, U.S. to Hold Terror Drill
Ottawa — A major counter-terrorism exercise will be on the agenda when the newly minted U.S. security czar visits Canada next week.
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Mar 14, 2005
Terror Attack Drill Slated
With a week-long, large-scale terror attack simulation scheduled to take place in New Jersey and Connecticut next month, Sussex County authorities are looking for volunteers who would spring into action in the event of a real attack or other major emergency.
The upcoming exercise, known as TOPOFF 3, will take place from April 4-8 and will involve a simulated attack and its aftermath, allowing officials at all levels to test their emergency plans and skills in a real-time, realistic environment.
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Mar 14, 2005
HMAC Advisor - Winter 2005
Download the latest copy of the HMAC Advisor in PDF format.
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Mar 13, 2005
Upcoming HMAC Events
April 14th - General Awareness Seminar - Middlesex Fire Academy
May 26th - Air Update Seminar - Scotch Plains Police Academy
October 13th - Portable Tank Seminar - Rahway OEM
November 10th - General Awareness Seminar - Middlesex Fire Academy
Mar 5, 2005
Codey Launches School Security Pilot Program
(WEST PATERSON) - Acting Governor Richard J. Codey today launched a pilot program that will develop innovative ways to use technology in the effort to keep schools secure from terrorism.
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Feb 3, 2005