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Local emergency first responders on Thursday, Aug. 12, held a full-scale mock exercise, during which hazardous chemicals were sprayed on “civilians.”

The full-scale exercise began with a classroom session at the Tahlequah Fire Training Center, Aug. 10-11.

“All agencies from our community will test their capabilities, as well as response and preparedness,” said City of Tahlequah/Cherokee County Emergency Management Director Mike Underwood…