U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosts multi-agency oil spill training

Federal, state and local public safety entities came together Wednesday afternoon for training provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on defeating oil spills. Public safety agencies at the local level would be first on scene, so officials say combining resources is key to combating a hazardous incident such as an oil spill.

The U.S. EPA is hosting the week-long training with real-life scenario using local public safety resources to ensure that local resources are protected.

The training will be continuing Thursday at Pivot Point in Yuma from about 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.