Joint US/Canadian Hazardous Materials Emergency Drill Near Sumas Border Crossing On Wednesday

Posted By: Don Lehn October 16, 2019

Abbotsford/Sumas, Washington – A joint US/Canadian Hazardous Materials Emergency Drill is happening on Wednesday October 16. Residents & visitors near the Sumas/Huntingdon port of entry will see emergency responders, equipment and simulated response. This drill is not anticipated to affect border traffic. It will not be seen by travellers but you will hear sirens.

More information is in the communique below:

ICYMI: A joint US/Canadian Hazardous Materials Emergency Drill is happening today.

Residents & visitors near the Sumas/Huntingdon port of entry will see emergency responders, equipment and simulated response. This drill is not anticipated to affect border traffic. #SumasDrill pic.twitter.com/7PBOcrrrTP
— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) October 16, 2019