UK plans full-scale crisis simulation for campus. Here’s when & how to volunteer
The University of Kentucky is seeking volunteers to participate in a full-scale crisis drill on campus next month.
Police officers and first responders in Lexington, including the UK Police Department, will converge on campus to train in a “high-stress, realistic scenario” Thursday, Nov. 20. Volunteers will play the role of patients, bystanders and evacuees during the simulation to “help responders practice lifesaving skills in realistic conditions.”
UKPD will work with UK HealthCare, public relations and the Emergency Operations Center to practice the emergency response plan.
“This training provides an opportunity for first responders to conduct drills that they cannot run while classes are in session,” the university said in a news release.
Volunteers will participate from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No special skills are needed, “just enthusiasm and willingness to participate,” the university said.
“Volunteering will give community members the opportunity to support local first responders and better prepare themselves for emergency situations,” the university said.
Those interested in volunteering can register at go.uky.edu/crisis-exercise through Friday, Nov. 14. Questions about the simulation can be directed to UKPD’s Division of Crisis Management and Preparedness at CMP@uky.edu.