Brownwood News Release – On Tuesday, July 17, BISD personnel and volunteers will participate in a wide-ranging Emergency Response Drill in conjunction with the Brownwood Police Department and Emergency Response teams. The drill will be staged at the Brownwood High School and will entail numerous law enforcement, emergency response, and BISD personnel and vehicles.
In July of 2017, a similar exercise was conducted. As in that case, representatives from all involved entities will walk through the actions necessary for the appropriate response to emergency scenarios, allowing a comprehensive review of emergency plans to provide the proper care for our students, faculty and staff. Brownwood ISD Superintendent Joe Young said, “Again this year, BISD is grateful for the cooperation of Chief Terry Nichols and our law enforcement, emergency response, and BRMC community in working with us to ensure the success of our safety protocols. This is rich training ground for us, as our number one goal is the safety and security of all within BISD, students and staff alike. The cooperation of these groups is vital to our success in that effort, and we could not be more grateful for their willingness and cooperation.”
The public may see numerous emergency vehicles and personnel at the BMS and BHS campuses on July 17. Please do not be alarmed, as the drill is carefully planned for training use only. Additionally, BISD school buses and personnel will be seen moving between campuses and the hospital. The drill requires this movement and again should not be perceived as a real emergency. All movement that day will be indicative of only the drill planned.
A thorough review of the drill will be conducted by each entity involved, allowing for the refinement of plans and procedures if needed to assure the most efficient and effective plans are in place for our children’s well-being. If anyone has questions regarding the planned drill, please call 325.643.5644.
