Tuesday, June 16, 2009
City of Burleson needs “victims” for full-scale tornado drill
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Some people need tornado drills more than others.
It’s not too late to sign up as a volunteer for Burleson’s full-scale tornado disaster drill slated for Wednesday, June 24.
More than 100 volunteers are still needed to role play victims at two separate sites during the full-scale real-time drill. Volunteers must be in good physical condition and at least 13 years old. Volunteers need to be available between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on June 24.
The tornado will impact the Burleson High School campus as well as Hidden Vistas (an undeveloped neighborhood). Both sites will be clearly marked with banners that say “Burleson Disaster Drill In Progress.”
The City of Burleson was selected by the State of Texas to host the full scale scenario. The State only conducts six full-scale drills each year. The scenario is sponsored by the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management in cooperation with the Texas Engineering Extension Service and National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center. The response by all participating agencies will be assessed by the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center.
Forty-five agencies, including firefighters, law enforcement, school district, emergency medical, and support services are on board to participate.
For more information about the drill or to sign up as a volunteer, call Battalion Chief Brent Batla at Fire Station #1, 817-295-5498, ext. 225. For more information about this release, call the public information office at 817-447-5400, ext. 286.
Source: City of Burleson
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jtmbls Anonymous
Take Travis!! Please!
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Pavel Lishin Verified
So will the volunteers' jobs be to just lay there and moan while pretending that there's a two-by-four shot through their midsection?
Because that sounds pretty fun.
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
Yes..prepare ahead of time with real 2x4 through your gut..I'm sure me and ScoDo can make it happen for you..
jt..too bad it isn't a disaster at the zoo..you would be teh star!
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Scott Doyle Verified
And even if we don't make it all the way through his gut, I assure you it will be a valiant effort!
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
Yeah..just imagine the realism!
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jesus Valadez Verified
Am I allowed to attend?
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
Eh..you would just float around inside the tornado showing off as usual..
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
::Am I allowed to attend?
Travis - you're missing the opportunity of a lifetime.
Jesus runs point.
You follow with $10 bills.
Me on Follow-cam
Alex blends in for crowd shots.
JV regally passes through the throngs, tells the blood smirched volunteers as he gently touches their foreheads "Thank you for your time, we're done here. Travis has your stipends"
They rise jubilantly.
Tape goes to Youtube Monday. Tax exempt "church" status paperwork clears Austin by Wednesday. Retirement party, two weeks later at Gaylord Texan.
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
Sounds like a plan! When do we get to crucify him?
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jesus Valadez Verified
My reaction to all this
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
That shirt would rock for a crucifixion!
4 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
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