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APG Alerts Neighbors About Training Exercise
Training at Aberdeen Proving Ground may produce noises and visuals that travel to surrounding communities, officials say.
ABERDEEN, MD — There may be abnormal sights and sounds coming from Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) this week.
Due to military training exercises at APG, officials said that residents of surrounding communities may see flashes or other lights coming from the military installation. They may also hear weapons firing.
The training events are planned from Monday, May 15, to Friday, May 19. They involve military weapons and watercraft and will be conducted both during the day and night.
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"These operations will not be hazardous to residents of surrounding communities and are a necessary part of the Army's Testing mission," APG said in a statement.
Officials will be monitoring noise and weather throughout each day of training to minimize the impact on neighbors.
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Anyone concerned about noise at Aberdeen Proving Ground may contact Heather Roelker at 410-278-1775.
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