New York Guard Volunteers Conduct Emergency Supply Distribution Training at Camp Smith Today

Media Advisory

CAMP SMITH, NY (07/25/2014)(readMedia)-- Members of the New York Guard, the state's volunteer defense force, will conduct a supply distribution exercise here today, Friday, July 25, as part of their week-long annual training period.

Members of the media are invited to observe the training.

WHO: Seventy-five members of the New York Guard, the state's volunteer, uniformed state defense and emergency response force.

WHAT: The New York Guard members will practice establishing a Point of Distribution, or POD, which could sustain 5,000 people with food, water, and other emergency supplies, within 12 hours.

Similar POD operations were established by the New York Guard and New York National Guard during the response to Superstorm Sandy in the fall of 2012. The exercise will involve simulated supplies, forklifts, trucks, and the establishment of two drive-up and one walk-up supply lane.

WHEN: 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25.

WHERE: Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, on Routes 6 and 206.

Coverage Opportunities:

Interviews with members of the New York Guard and imagery of the NYG members using equipment to move and position boxes representing emergency rations, water, and other supplies.

Members of the press who would like to cover the exercise on Friday afternoon must contact New York Guard Lt. Col. Edward Keyrouze at 518-527-5091 for access to this secure military facility.