City testing emergency plan Thursday

The City of Red Deer will be carrying out an emergency response exercise on Thursday.

City Hall and the G.H. Dawe Community Centre will be used as part of the exercise with City Hall serving as the Emergency Operations Centre, and the G.H. Dawe Community Centre being set up as a mock reception site.

City officials say it’ll be business as usual for both facilities with all regular facility programs and services happening as scheduled. However, citizens may see City staff and emergency personnel and equipment participating in the training scenario.

“We test our emergency plans and processes regularly, with one major training exercise annually,” said Karen Mann, Emergency Management Coordinator. “Emergency exercises give us an opportunity to test our plans, enhance our skills, and learn from peers, colleagues and experts in the industry. Putting our processes, plans, and people to the test helps us ensure we are prepared for any emergency situation that could arise.”