From The Office of Emergency Services in Roane County:

A significant training event is now scheduled in Roane County. On April 16th, 2025, the Roane County Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Roane Medical Center, will be conducting a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) drill at Roane County Park in Harriman, TN. This exercise will simulate a tornado impacting the park, resulting in multiple casualties, and will involve several local and regional emergency response agencies.

Event Details:

• Date: April 16th, 2025
• Time: 0800 – 1200 hours
• Location: Roane County Park, Harriman, TN

Participating Agencies:

• Roane County Office of Emergency Services (OES)
• Rhea County EMS
• Anderson County EMS
• Cumberland County EMS
• Life Star
• Roane Medical Center
• West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department
• South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department
• Roane County Sheriff’s Department
• Roane County Rescue Squad

Objectives of the Drill:

• Enhance mass casualty management and triage efficiency.
• Test search and rescue operations.
• Improve inter-agency coordination and communication.
• Evaluate emergency evacuation procedures.
• Assess crisis communication strategies.