The Hanford Site's annual emergency preparedness field exercise put responders to the test with a challenging scenario designed to simulate a complex, high-stakes emergency. August 12, 2025
Office of Environmental Management
August 12, 2025
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RICHLAND, Wash. — The Hanford Site's annual emergency preparedness field exercise put responders to the test with a challenging scenario designed to simulate a complex, high-stakes emergency. This year’s scenario involved a simulated plane crash near an underground waste tank. The exercise helps evaluate the readiness and coordination of Hanford's Emergency Response organization and teams across the Hanford Site.
A key highlight of this year's exercise was integrating a drone to livestream aerial footage from the mock crash site directly to the Emergency Operations Center. Hanford's small unmanned aircraft system provided real-time information to enhance decision-making capabilities.
This exercise underscores Hanford's commitment to safety, preparedness and innovation in protecting the workforce and community.
-Contributor: Melissa Ver Steeg
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