HAMPDEN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — The United States Postal Service held a disaster drill at the Hampden distribution center Tuesday to practice for emergencies related to suspicious packages. . The facility handles mail for all of eastern Maine, so employees need to be prepared for the worst.

A drill held on Tuesday was a practice run for law enforcement and employees on how to respond to a suspicious package. The training lesson was geared towards knowing how to react to potentially dangerous situations. The exercise included an evacuation of the facility, arrival of emergency vehicles, and decontamination activities.

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