Monday, July 30, 2012

Takoma Park Agencies to Participate in Safety Exercise on Aug. 1 to Enhance Emergency Preparedness - News Release

NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912

For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901

July 30, 2012 (4:03 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Community Can Expect to See Increased Police and Fire Activity
The Takoma Park Police Department, Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department, and Montgomery County Fire Department along with Washington Adventist Hospital and Washington Adventist University will be participating in an emergency management exercise on Wednesday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Community members and visitors around Takoma Park during these hours can expect to see increased police and fire activity. Actors will also be in make-up to simulate injuries. This exercise will not affect normal police and fire operations or patient care at the hospital.
This locally organized exercise is intended to make sure our agencies are always prepared to take coordinated action to protect the public in the event of an actual emergency situation.

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