Rescue crews from across Maryland are sharpening their skills for a major flood response by simulating a major flood response.
The rescue crews descended on Gunpowder Falls State Park to simulate a flood caused by a dam break at the Loch Raven Reservoir. Crews coordinated responding to stranded people on land and in the water.
The training took 18 months to put together and is organized by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. The goal is to build relationships across different agencies to be ready when a real disaster strikes…