(April 2002) This event was the first major training drill for combined city agencies since the 911 Attacks. Inter-agency cooperation was recorded on video and by "Official Observers" throughout this disaster drill.
Residents of the upper east side of Manhattan on Park Avenue were given quite show that morning. This event appeared real enough to the residents that a constant disclaimer needed to be given that this was "only a drill." Most streets within a two block radius had signs posted for no overnight parking. Anyone waking up late the next morning probably found there vehicles towed a few blocks away. You don't want to sober up that quickly in the morning by finding your vehicle missing, so heed the warning when signs are posted saying "No Parking On Saturday."
Click on thumbnails for larger photos courtesy of Joe, N2TEE.
Our day begins by meeting at a central location near the Salvation Army truck assigned to the event.
Now the rest of the troops arrive for the group photo. From left to right, Ryan, (AB2MH), Mike (KF2EO), and Charlie (KC2IXE).
Metro North Street entrance on Park Avenue getting a quick inspection just before the drill start.
After securing an area about two city blocks in either direction, NYPD begins to cordon off the area near the Metro North entrance.
Drill is in full swing, and the appropriate agency personnel and vehicles converge towards "the hole."
Salvation Army truck in position to support the aid workers and agency personnel.
Office of Emergency Management (OEM) command bus was at the scene to coordinate the effort.
Let's go into the OEM bus and see what goodies are inside.
Charles (N2NOV) describing some of the equipment housed in the OEM command bus.
Space is definately at a premium in the OEM command bus with all the support equipment surrounding you.
Just had to throw in a shot of some more radios for the aficionados.