Emergency services urge joint drills, countywide training for future battery storage sites
Washington County emergency services told the planning commission April 27 that responders need countywide training, preplanning visits and equipment (foam machines, rapid radios) to manage potential battery storage incidents; staff agreed to require joint exercises and emergency plans in siting agreements.
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Washington County emergency services told the Planning Commission April 27 that battery energy storage facilities require specific planning, equipment and training to manage thermal‑runaway and hazardous incidents.
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