(HSEM) — The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is pleased to announce the upcoming Konfitma 2024 exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive or CBRNE will be conducted. This is a full-scale 24-hour exercise conducted by the Guam National Guard’s 94th Civil Support Team and the Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team on Sept. 3 and 4 on Saipan.
Konfitma 2024 exercise is designed for the readiness and responsiveness of the 94th CST and the 54th CST in dealing with potential CBRNE threats. The event will simulate realistic scenarios that test the team’s capabilities in detection, decontamination, medical response, and coordination with emergency services from the local, state, and federal levels.
The 94th Civil Support Team is a specialized unit of the Guam National Guard focused on responding to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives incidents. The team is equipped with advanced technology and trained to provide expert support to civil authorities during emergencies, ensuring the safety and security of the public.
Also participating this year are CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, the Department of Public Safety, the Commonwealth Ports Authority, Customs and Biosecurity, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, the Public School System, CNMI Judiciary Marshals, the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality, the Department of Public Works and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs.
The exercise will include a series of challenging scenarios such as simulated hazardous material releases, mass casualty incidents, and other complex emergencies that require swift and coordinated responses. These drills are essential for maintaining the high level of preparedness necessary to protect our community from potential CBRNE threats.
Franklin R. Babauta, HSEM special assistant, said “These exercises improve our relationship with Guam National Guard members and our community’s first responders to understand each other and build on teamwork for future support or to respond to any incidents that we exercise.”
HSEM is dedicated to the safety and security of our community. The public is advised of the increased emergency responder activity on the island during the exercise. These activities are part of the training and should not be a cause for concern.
For more information or any questions, contact HSEM Public Information Officer Bernard Villagomez at (670) 287-7106 or b.villagomez@cnmihsem.gov.mp/.
