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Volunteers Sought for Central Illinois Disaster Drill

Authorities in east-central Illinois are looking for a few hundred volunteers to play the part of victims and bystanders in a disaster drill. The exercise is scheduled to take place July 27 in Atwood and Garrett. The Douglas County Emergency …

Alaska Plans Large-Scale Disaster Drill

The state of Alaska is planning a large-scale emergency readiness drill this winter focused on how prepared the state and its residents are for a severe cold weather system. Kathy Cavyell, the state’s lead exercise planner, said eight communities and …