City of Burleson needs “victims” for full-scale tornado drill

by PegNews wire

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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Take Travis!! Please!

jtmbls Anonymous

5 months, 1 week ago
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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.

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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!

Travis Bush Verified

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And even if we don't make it all the way through his gut, I assure you it will be a valiant effort!

Scott Doyle Verified

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Yeah..just imagine the realism!

Travis Bush Verified

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Am I allowed to attend?

Jesus Valadez Verified

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Eh..you would just float around inside the tornado showing off as usual..

Travis Bush Verified

5 months, 1 week ago
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::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.