Burlington Township
851 Old York Road
P.O. Box 340
Burlington Township, NJ 08016
 

April 4, 2007…On Thursday, March 22, 2007, an emergency management exercise was conducted at Burlington Township High School to test the emergency lockdown and evacuation procedures of the school and also to evaluate the response and mitigation procedures of the police, fire, and emergency medical services.  The exercise lasted for approximately two and a half hours and tested many areas of emergency response.

The scenario chosen was intended to be generic in nature and never to offend any group, affiliation or religious belief.  The term “Christian” was not included in the scenario.  It was believed that all groups pray and prayer in school is a universal issue.  Similarly it is further believed that all groups experience right-wing fundamentalists in their organizations.  The bottom line was the protection of human life should a significant event unfold.  That goal was met.

The Township regrets any insensitivities that might have been inferred by this action.