In the coming days, a large-scale, multi-agency training exercise focused on nuclear incident response is scheduled to occur in the vicinity of Schenectady, New York, as well as in the surrounding counties of Albany, Saratoga, and Schenectady.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), from January 26 to January 31, 2025, the Departments of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA),

FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and various state and local partners will participate in this exercise across multiple locations within Schenectady and Albany, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties.

This event is part of a series of biannual exercises regularly conducted by the U.S. government. Since 2012, similar training exercises have been carried out in different regions throughout the United States.

While the formal exercise commences on Sunday, visible activities in the area will begin on Monday.

The training aims to bolster operational preparedness in the event of a nuclear incident in the U.S. or overseas. The following agencies will be involved in the exercise:

Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Nuclear Security Administration
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
Department of Homeland Security
New York State Police
Albany County Sheriff’s Office
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office
Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office
Albany Police Department
Various fire and emergency management units