If you notice an increased police presence in Augusta County on Saturday, don’t be alarmed.
The Shenandoah Valley Airport in Weyers Cave will conduct a full-scale disaster drill starting at 9 a.m.
The drill will simulate a mass casualty event at the airport to allow first responders and airport staff an opportunity to put their response plan into action.
The airport says the drill is essential for the airport’s emergency readiness.
Participating agencies will include:
- Shenandoah Valley Airport ARFF
- Sentara RMH
- Augusta County Fire-Rescue
- Augusta Health
- Rockingham County Fire & Rescue
- UVA Medical Center
- Augusta County ECC
- AirCare 5 Medevac
- Weyers Cave Vol. Fire Department
- UVA Pegasus Medevac
- Grottoes Vol. Fire Department
- Lifeguard 12 Medevac
- Verona Vol. Fire Company
- JMU Nursing Program
- New Hope Vol. Fire Department
- UVA Nursing Program
- Bridgewater Vol. Fire Department
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Grottoes Rescue Squad
- VA Department of Transportation
- Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
- 1st Responder Care
- Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad
- Salvation Army
- Augusta County Sheriff’s Office
- Red Cross
- Virginia State Police
- SAW CERT Volunteers
- Northern VA Emergency Response System
- Amateur Radio Emergency Services Operators
- VA Department of Fire Programs
- VA Department of Environmental Quality
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Crystal Graham
