The Weld County Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Greeley Fire Department and the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, will partner with the Colorado National Guard’s 8th Civil Support Team to conduct joint Hazmat and Law Enforcement exercises. These exercises aim to establish and enhance cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies in response to incidents involving simulated hazardous materials, particularly in situations where local response agencies require additional specialized resources.

The scheduled exercises will take place on Aug. 6  and 8, with participation from regional responder partners. To prioritize safety, activities have been intentionally planned to be held in areas away from densely populated regions; however, some activities may be noticeable within the city. The exercise on Tuesday will be held at UNC Lawrenson Hall, while the Thursday exercise will be held at Island Grove Park.

Residents are advised that the movement of responder vehicles and operational actions during these exercises may pose risks to onlookers. As such, we kindly request that individuals refrain from entering areas designated as "Exercise in Progress" or “TRAINING” to ensure both the continuity of training activities and their own safety.

For any inquiries regarding the exercise activities, please contact Battalion Chief Chris Mirowski from Greeley Fire at 970-815-1123 or via email at Christopher.Mirowski@Greeleygov.com. Alternatively, you may reach out to Roy Rudisill, Weld County Emergency Manager, at 970-356-4000 or email rrudisill@weld.gov.