On Tuesday, Oct. 17 Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) will participate in a full-scale disaster preparedness drill.
This simulation drill will provide training to GSHCS staff in their roles and responsibilities during disasters, and how to execute coordinated response efforts with outside agencies.
The drill will take place from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Many local agencies and their support personnel will take part in the drill including:
- Oregon State Police
- Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
- Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office
- Umatilla County Emergency Management
- Umatilla County Public Health
- Umatilla County Fire District 1
- Life Flight Network
- Morrow County Rural Fire District
- Pendleton Fire Department
- First Student Bus Company
- Bert’s Auto Salvage & Towing
“This is about taking care of our community,” said GSHCS President & CEO Art Mathisen. “We want to give our team the experience needed to be as prepared as possible for real-world occurrences.”
Access to medical care will not be affected by the drill.
“Good Shepherd will remain fully operational while the drill is underway,” Mathisen said. “Patients may hear and see our emergency response system and local agency officials on our campus during that timeframe, but rest assured it is only a scheduled drill.”
Any questions may be directed to Good Shepherd Public Relations.
