While driving by PTI today, don't panic if there are military helicopters flying low over the tank farm, with uniformed troops high-lining down to the array of storage tanks. It's the state's National Guard doing some training.

The Colonial Pipeline Tank Farm alongside I-40 is the site for a training exercise this weekend by the North Carolina National Guard.

Residents will notice military emergency response and law enforcement in the area. Troops in full military uniform will take part in the exercise. The News and Record notes that the drill is designed to test the capabilities and the coordination of local, state and federal agencies to respond to an emergency. Beginning today, the drill continues through Sunday.

Colonial Pipeline annually collaborates with emergency responders in training exercises.

 

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