Countdown to TOPOFF 4, Portland Oregon. The largest 'simulated' WMD exercise ever involving 1000's.

[Danieljay]

It all begins the week of October 15th. It involves local, state, and federal emergency response organizations, FBI, NORTHCOM, the National Guard, non-profit service organizations, thousands of participants domestic and foreign.

Portland is the main site for the federal terrorism drill TopOff 4 (sponsored by our very own Department of Homeland Security), which simulates dirty bomb attacks (October 16th) in Portland; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Guam starting Oct. 15. The exercise is massive -- up to 10,000 people may come to Portland for the event.

So, where is the coverage?

[Roxy66]

1. Wow....I live in Oregon and I didnt even know.

[Flabbergasted]

2. PARTY TIME!!!!!!!

:toast: :party: :bounce:


We share Oregon.

[Danieljay]

4. That is EXACTLY my point.

What kind of cluster fuk could possibly take place as result with the majority of persons knowing nothing about it. Traffic is going to be a nightmare on Tuesday, I'll say that for sure. The wife and I are closing shop and heading to the coast. I dont want anything to do with the energy. God bless our emergency responders, they are working overtime to take this on with professionalism. I just hope the hell enough people know that its an 'exercise' to prevent any kind of panic. I'm amazed at how many people know nothing about it.

[liberalmuse]

3. 5 days of fun filled terra games.

I figure if Cheney/Bush are ever going to run a false flag "Iranian" nuke operation in the U.S., this would be their window. I think they want to strike Iran by Christmas. Just sayin'.

[Flabbergasted]

5. morning kick.

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[Danieljay]

10. Hey Warren... This needs its own post.

Be well.

[Flabbergasted]

11. Ditto. It's tinfoil but not loony.

[Flabbergasted]

12. This doesn't fit:

http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/training/gc_1179422026237.shtm

States request participation in the exercise to support national exercise goals and to enhance their own preparedness. Typically, two States are selected for each TOPOFF cycle. For the first time in the TOPOFF series, a U.S. territory will take part in the exercise this year.

[Danieljay]

13. This would suck:

http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/training/gc_1179422026237.shtm


19. What happens if there is a real terrorist attack or natural disaster while the exercise is taking place?

The exercise will be halted immediately. No essential personnel will be diverted from any type of actual emergency response effort to respond to simulated events, nor will ongoing preparedness efforts be compromised.


If the terra-ists don't get us an earthquake will. Stay afraid, its easier to control people that way.

Ya know, i'm all for emergency preparedness, but not from a place of fear. This administration has been successful at only one thing since 9/11, and that is keeping people afraid. It's really pretty sad.

Best of luck to all those involved, lots to be learned. Thank God for our emergency responders.

[rucky]

7. Have tickets gone on sale yet? n/t

[Flabbergasted]

9. Yes. Papers please?

[Flabbergasted]

8. oops