Earthquake exercise to test state, local preparedness
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency says more than 100 state and local agencies and emergency response organizations will participate in a three-day exercise to test plans for dealing with a catastrophic earthquake in Southern Illinois.
The IEMA will be coordinating the exercise, which begins Tuesday morning and finishes Thursday afternoon.
“While we have considerable experience responding to the disasters we frequently face, such as tornadoes, floods and blizzards, a major earthquake would definitely present unique challenges,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “This exercise will give us an opportunity to test our earthquake plans and identify any issues we need to address to enhance our preparedness.”





















