The Pennsylvania National Guard, along with the Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (H.A.R.T.) and the Conshohocken Fire Department, will conduct a readiness exercise along the river and at the helipad on Wednesday, September 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

During the exercise, you may observe a military helicopter flying low over the Schuylkill River in Conshohocken and landing at the helipad. Conshohocken’s emergency personnel and other local responders will be on the riverfront to help promote a safe exercise.

The exercise trains the National Guard and local responders to prepare for and respond to water emergencies in and around our region and to work seamlessly.

In early August, the National Guard landed a helicopter at the helipad to prepare for this training. Please note that during the previous visit, the public was allowed access to the helipad and the helicopter. However, this visit will be strictly focused on training, and the public will not have access to the helipad.

The walking path along the river will be briefly closed as necessary.

A similar exercise will be conducted on Norristown’s riverfront from noon to 4:00 p.m.