The Town of North Attleborough reports that the National Guard Civil Support Team (CST) will conduct training at the Allen Avenue School on Tuesday, November 5, and at the Emerald Square Mall on Thursday, November 7. The CST regularly trains with local authorities across the Commonwealth to establish uniformed response procedures, best practices and cohesive relationships across agencies.
Community members may see the CST team, also known as the CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) Team, wearing various Hazardous Materials suits during their training. Please note that this is for training purposes only and that NO live chemicals or radiological agents will be used during their exercises.
Community members may see the CST Team staged at the Emerald Square Mall utilizing UTVs on both days. They will have signs in place indicating that training is in progress.
The Allen Avenue School's parking lot will be off-limits to anyone not participating in the training during this time. Please be advised that this is a scheduled training and that there is no cause for concern.