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Government agencies routinely conduct extensive training to prepare for potential crises, simulating various catastrophic events. These exercises can range from computer-based models to live simulations involving real personnel and equipment. However, when a simulated emergency begins at the exact same time as a real one, the lines between reality and drill blur, leading to grave consequences.
Notable Past Simulations and Coincidences
The simulation of terrorist attacks was not new; previous exercises had foreshadowed scenarios eerily similar to 9/11. For instance, on July 7, 2005, a London-based exercise envisioned attacks on transportation hubs concurrent with actual bombings occurring that day.