The old Boy Scout saying, “Be Prepared” certainly applies to public safety professionals. When a disaster hits, it’s important to know what steps to take and practice.

Preparation and practice are at the center of a disaster drill conducted in Fishers on Tuesday, March 15th.  In this drill, the scenario includes severe tornado damage to two apartment complexes, as well as destruction of a major retail area and a school building hosting a basketball game.  In addition, there is a chemical spill and a terrorist attack, all in one day.

I talked to John Mehling of the Fishers Fire Department about the drill.