Saturday, September 30, 2023
South Bend School District Campus
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, South Bend Police Department, Pacific County Communications, Ilwaco Fire Department, Pacific County Fire District 1, the Raymond Fire Department, Naselle School District, Ocean Beach School District, Raymond School District, South Bend School District and Willapa Valley School District along with the Washington State Patrol, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police and a variety of other partners will conduct a multi-agency active shooter training and crisis management full-scale exercise. The exercise will take place on Saturday September 30, at South Bend High School.
To avoid any confusion during the exercise, PCEMA is notifying the public and community ahead of time. The exercise is closed to the general public.
The training exercise will focus on emergency response to an active shooter incident on campus and is being staged by PCEMA in collaboration with other area first responders and law enforcement agencies. It will involve a simulation of an active shooter on both campuses. The exercise goal is to test existing plans to assure a coordinated, timely and effective response in the event of a major incident.
Volunteers are being sought to act as role-players for the exercise. Role-players under the age of 18 will need to have signed permission from a parent or guardian. For the South Bend portion of the exercise contact the South Bend School District at 360-875-5707.
Media Availability: Because of the sensitive nature of the activities, media presence will be limited during the exercise as it unfolds. Members of the media wishing to observe the exercise should reach out to Public Information Officer Hollie Billeci at 360-875-9300 extension 2293.
