Ohio County LEPC to Conduct Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise

The exercise is scheduled for Saturday, October 24

(Rising Sun, Ind.) – A full-scale emergency response exercise on Saturday, October 24 in Rising Sun.

The Ohio County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), Ohio County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local emergency response partners will conduct the exercise at Arnold’s Creek Boat ramp starting at approximately 8:00 a.m.

The exercise is designed to evaluate emergency response capabilities, strengthen coordination among participating agencies and provide responders with realistic hands-on training in a controlled environment.

Participating agencies include law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, emergency management, dispatch personnel, and other local and regional response partners.

During the exercise, residents and motorists may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles, personnel and equipment in the surrounding area.

Simulated emergency situations and response activities may also be visible.

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