Simulation games help prepare government, unite local businesses

If the state of Maryland gets its way, emergency response leaders will be playing games for a long time.

Jumping on board with local businesses, Maryland has formed the Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Council to create a foundation for developing the best possible interactive training tools. Used extensively by the military, these3-D, animated or video-based interactive training games are now being tailored for hospitals, emergency responders and decision-making officials during a time of widespread emergency or natural disasters.