Army Medical Center Tests Emergency Readiness During Mass Casualty Exercise
What happened
Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas took part in an annual mass casualty exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to test its emergency preparedness and response, officials said.
What it means for you: No action is needed for most households. In the US, checking your local emergency alerts and keeping a basic first aid kit at home is a sensible general step.
Official source: US Department of War news: Army Medical Center Tests Emergency Readiness During Mass Casualty Exercise
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