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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, and local leadership, announced today the successful conclusion of Exercise Emerald Horse, a comprehensive multi-agency radiological response simulation held in Springville, Oregon.nnOver the past four days, the 2,000 residents of Springville played an integral role in testing and refining federal, state, and military readiness capabilities in the event of a simulated radiological emergency. The exercise evaluated mass-care operations, community sheltering protocols, radiological monitoring and decontamination lines, and interagency command-and-control communication.nn"The success of Exercise Emerald Horse is a testament to the extraordinary civic spirit and resilience of the Springville community," said FEMA Region 10 Administrator. "By stepping up and actively participating in this rigorous simulation, the residents of Springville have provided our emergency responders, National Guard units, and federal agencies with invaluable data and operational experience. What we learned here will directly enhance how we protect American lives and communities nationwide."nnThroughout the exercise, Springville residents partnered with specialized Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense units, public health officials, and emergency managers to simulate evacuation staging, community reception, and advanced medical triage. The exercise allowed response teams to test new mobile decontamination technologies and improve the integration of military logistical support during domestic contingencies.nnLocal officials praised the community’s engagement, noting that the preparation and town hall meetings leading up to the event fostered a deeper understanding of localized emergency preparedness.nn"Springville has always been a tight-knit community, and our residents understood the profound national importance of this exercise," said the Springville Municipal Office. "While we hope an incident of this nature never occurs, knowing that our town directly contributed to making the entire country safer and more prepared is something every resident can take immense pride in. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated, as well as to the first responders and military personnel who treated our town with the utmost professionalism and respect."nnWith the conclusion of field operations, emergency management teams will begin a comprehensive After-Action Review (AAR) to analyze exercise metrics, refine coordination frameworks, and incorporate best practices into future federal response plans.
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