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ºÙºÙÊÓƵ and other local fire and police departments will train for a mass casualty incident at Shasta residence hall on Tuesday, July 25 and Thursday and Friday, July 27 and 28. Training will take place between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Shasta Hall is part of the Cuarto housing complex at the intersection of Russell Boulevard and Wake Forest Drive. Expect to see and hear police and fire vehicles and activity in the area. The exercises will take place within the housing complex and the exercise area will be clearly marked. No public streets will be closed or restricted. The residence hall will be unoccupied.

The goal of the exercise is for Yolo County emergency responders to practice decision-making, coordination and integration with other organizations during an active shooter event. The exercise will provide participants with an opportunity to assess capabilities, plans, policies and procedures.

Agencies taking part will be: ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Police and Fire Departments; Yolo County Fire Protection District and Sheriff’s Department; West Sacramento, city of Davis and city of Woodland fire and police departments; Yolo county EMS and AMR (ambulance); and the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office for Victim Advocacy.