Phillips County prepares for mock disaster drill

PHILLIPSBURG, Kan. (KSNW) — A community-wide mock disaster drill will take place in Phillips County Wednesday.

The exercise will involve the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, EMS, the Phillipsburg Fire Department, Phillips County Rural District #1 Fire Department, Phillips County Health Systems, Amber Wave, and Phillipsburg High School. The drill will simulate a major real-life disaster to help local agencies learn how to coordinate and respond should a real disaster hit the region, which is required every four years under federal law.

“We are grateful for the chance to work with our local first responders and healthcare providers to improve our readiness for potential disaster situations,” says Tara Overmiller, CEO of Phillips County Health Systems, in a news release. “This drill will allow us to assess our current systems and ensure we can work together effectively to respond to emergencies.”

On Wednesday, residents of Phillips County may see a large number of emergency vehicles and personnel, but there is no need for concern.

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