CLEARLAKE, Calif. –  St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake department leaders are working with the Lake County Fire Protection District in conducting a disaster preparedness drill scheduled for Tuesday, June 16.

The purpose of this drill is to make sure that all individuals involved become familiar with their roles and are prepared in the event of an actual emergency.

A temporary emergency response center will be set up in the lower parking lot of the hospital where a specially designated hospital incident management team and first responders from the fire department will enact the procedures required in a real life emergency.

Volunteers will be employed throughout this exercise to play the role of both the victims and the responders.

Entities such as the local Community Emergency Response Team will be on hand, as well as members of the Clear Lake Police Department Volunteers in Policing program, to provide support, guidance and security. 

St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake administration would like patients and visitors to be aware this drill is taking place, and urges guests to use the upper parking levels.

For additional information, or to find out about volunteer opportunities with participating agencies, please call Melissa Kinsel, the hospital's communications and development officer, at 707-995-5677.