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PSE&G to hold pipeline explosion drill in Hamilton

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PSE&G will simulate damage to a gas pipeline in a residential neighborhood and then practice a response.

HAMILTON -- The abundance of emergency vehicles and first responders that township residents could see Wednesday morning are only part of a drill.

A pipeline explosion drill.

The township's fire and police departments will conduct a joint safety exercise with Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) as part of the company's year-round emergency preparedness program from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 24 Lamont Avenue.

During the exercise, PSE&G will simulate construction damage to a gas pipeline in a residential neighborhood and then practice their response.

PSE&G officials say that a recent study suggests that about 40 percent of natural gas pipeline damages involve lines cut due to errors by contractors, construction workers and residents.

"These exercises are typically conducted at a training facility," Joe Forline, vice president of gas operations for PSE&G, said in a statement. "Simulating a gas leak in a residential neighborhood provides a more realistic scenario for our crews and local emergency responders - ensuring a coordinated and effective response when it is not an exercise."

"PSE&G routinely performs simulated gas leak exercises to test and enhance communication protocols and logistics," Forline said.

The area will be safe for residents, PSE&G officials said.

Greg Wright may be reached at gwright@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregTheWright. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

 

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