Emergency Planning Drills

LEPC Tabletop exercise tests lithium-ion battery emergency response

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Lincoln County emergency responders, school officials, health care representatives and community partners gathered Sept. 23 for a hazardous materials tabletop exercise designed to strengthen preparedness for a lithium-ion battery emergency. Held at the Caliente Fire Station, the discussion-based exercise centered on a simulated emergency in Alamo involving a lithium-ion … [Read more...] about LEPC Tabletop exercise tests lithium-ion battery emergency response

Schools Take Part in Emergency Planning Drills

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On Oct. 9, the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) took part in a series of drills in Alamo involving the schools and community. The schools participated in drills for school bus evacuation, fire, shelter in place, earthquake, lockdown, school evacuation, and parent reunification. After the students were dismissed for the half-day, staff went on to participate in an … [Read more...] about Schools Take Part in Emergency Planning Drills