Disaster training in Decatur

April 24, 2012

Table top co-coordinator Tony Stimpson (right) talks at Monday's exercise. (Photo provided)

    Disaster of the training variety struck Decatur on Monday night as various local emergency services participated in a table-top exercise.
    The mock disaster involved a huge tornado which tore through Decatur and caused widespread damage, including striking Bellmont High School.
    Fifteen to 20 people were involved in the three-hour exercise conducted at the Decatur fire station on Seventh St., starting around 5:30 p.m.
    Officials will now critique the responses of the various services to the faux disaster.