HOPKINTON — Chief William Miller reports that first responders will be assisting Eversource with a routine safety exercise drill at a natural gas facility tomorrow.
The emergency preparedness drill will take place at the Hopkinton liquified natural gas (LNG) plant, 52 Wilson St., on Thursday, May 4 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Motorists should be aware that Wilson Street in the area of the plant will be closed to through traffic.
The drill is being conducted by Eversource, which routinely conducts emergency preparedness training in communities where LNG facilities are located.
The drill will include a simulated response from first responders. Residents will notice a large presence of emergency vehicles in the area of the plant, and may see smoke simulators and fire hoses spraying water within the Eversource LNG Plant property as emergency response activities are tested.
Residents should know that this is only a training drill and that there is no danger or cause for concern.
No toxic materials of any kind will be used during the drill, and no individuals will be at risk.
Additional questions regarding the drill should be directed to Eversource Emergency Preparedness at 508-305-6985.
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