The exercise begins at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, and will conclude at 7 p.m., according to a report from Sgt. Gary Basor of the Lake County Sheriff's Emergency Services Branch.

The incident is being staged at the County Park on Highway 20 in Upper Lake.

The exercise will test Lake County's and the mutual aid partners' response to a hazardous materials / mass causality incident on a major artery of Lake County, where there may be a fire involved and multiple injuries and fatalities.

Although actual traffic on Highway 20 will not be affected, responders will coordinate the anticipated traffic congestion as if this were a real event. The fire, police and emergency medical service representatives will effectively carry out their simulated response. Agencies outside of Lake County will support the execution of this exercise.

The exercise will facilitate the training needed to insure that emergency responses for hazardous materials, mass decontamination, and medical services, are fully functional to protect the public, save lives, and property in the event of an actual incident.

Those planning on participating in the exercise include the following agencies and cooperators:

Kelseyville Fire Protection, Lakeport Fire Protection, Lake County Fire Protection District, South Lake Fire Protection District, Northshore Fire Association, Redbud Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, North Coast Emergency Medical Services, Lakeport Police Department, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Health Services, Lake County Public Works, Lake County Parks and Recreation, Lake County Transit, Lake County Office of Education, Mendocino Public Health Services, Howard Hospital, Mendocino Coast Hospital, Ukiah Valley Medical Center, Ukiah City and Valley Fire Departments, Ukiah Ambulance, Redwood Valley Fire, Calpella Fire, Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services, local ham radio operators from both Lake and Mendocino County, Tribal Health, Hidden Valley Security, Ameri-Corps, American Red Cross, Last Mile Auto Salvage, REACH, CALSTAR, local multi-media organizations, Cal Fire, Caltrans, California Highway Patrol and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

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smurf - what a joke! Registered | 05-25-2008 11:51:52 we have two large-scale threats to the residents of Lake County: fire and earthquakes. We are poorly prepared today to deal with either scenerio, but we're doing this nonsense because it gives the kids a chance to play with some of the toys they bought with all that Homeland Security grant money. A mass evacuation drill in the Riviera is a absolute necessity to find out if it can be done without gridlock, and to get the locals prepared for the real thing when (not if) a major fire breaks out. Once again our county government has let us down because of the poor prioritization based more on funding systems rather than genuine risk.

norcal - norcal Registered | 05-26-2008 14:29:48 Smurf, it appears as though you had overextended your welcome where ever you came from (riverside) and now we are stuck with your pre-historic mind set and negetive opinion. You never have anything positive to say about any issue, and if that is true why don't you leave. At least our responders are training and preparing. If you have any emergency management background you would know that any type of drill, training, or exercise only increases the state of readiness for our responders. It appears as though you came to Lake County to tell (complain) about how we operate and because nobody dropped everything to do it your way your are upset, now let get this straight you are an adult right, then act like one.

Dogman - it works for everything Registered | 05-27-2008 18:44:09 Hello smurf, The MCI training they plan on doing will work on 99% of incendents. The ICS works. and training is the best way to get all jobs filled. Trust the good guys, they want to save life and propetry. and if they have new tools, let them try them out. Everyone is welcome to stop by May 31st to watch. It might or not change you mind.

Dogman Registered | 05-25-2008 12:53:56 Heads up little blue person, we have LOTS of hazardous materials going in and through this county, it is a big deal. As for mass causality incidents on a major artery of Lake County, look at where we have two school on/next to Hwy 20. Each school 400+ kids & staff. Just take a look at two weeks ago, when a tree fell across Hwy 20, and power lines were down. It wasnt a MCI, but it did shut down Hwy 20 for 4 hours, that is a big deal, no one there to tell us how to get around it or how long we would be there. What would happen if there was a fire or medical aid on the other side if this tree? So what Im trying to say is, PLANNING is good. The Incident Command system works great. You can use it to plan a big BBQ party , and it is used during a Major incident and everything inbeteween. But its just like baseball, you need to Practice, Practice, Practice... About the Rivirea, I bet if you were to go to the Kelseyville Fire dept or to CDF-Fire, or maybe even Lake Co. OES you will find out they do have a plan for that area. Its also up to all the homeowners to learn escape routes if theres is blocked off. And to cut the brush around there houses to give the Firemen a chance to save a house. It starts at home with a little pre-planing. If you can stop by in Upper Lake that day just to see what takes place, it might open your eyes. Thanks, Dogman

Magnum - Wake up SMURF Registered | 05-25-2008 14:51:58 Smurf, Do you not notice how many tourist buses come through this county for the casinos. You would be the first to bitch if a MCI or Haz-mat incident did occur and we did not prepare. As for "PLAYING" with the toys we got from Homeland Security, thats not playing its called training. I am sure you think you are all knowing but really you are NOTHING.

Dogman - well said Registered | 05-25-2008 17:22:09 Well said Magnum. Its always the people that bitch the most, that sit back and take the easy way out. I say come out and PLAY with the boys and there new toys, give them a try, find out what your money paid for. Or you can sit behind the keyboard and type shit all day. Call Willie Sepeta at the OES office, Im sure he would love to show you all the toys that help save lives everyday. Dogman The bite is worse than the bark...

kd006 - Dogman Registered | 05-25-2008 20:45:06 Your full of S**T I have tried to work with Willie Sepeta at south shore FD and Rivera at OES, I have first hand knowlege of what "second class citizen" means, those A**holes could not give a common citizen the time of day. Last I heard Willie Sepeta was still at South Shore Fire not OES. But like many others who tried to assist in a drill, I gave up since for all the false promises to call me when a drill was going to go on they never did. Like the standard operating proceidure for Police and Fire, the public is not welcome and considered an annoyance. I can tell from your recent posts that your either with the SO, PD or FD. So I know where your coming from, go on back and sniff your bosses A** again and stop telling lies, those of us who have been there know it's just posturing as Smurf pointed out, truth hurts.

kd006 - The ICS BBQ Registered | 05-25-2008 21:46:35 Dogshit, what a great idea ICS for a BBQ! Let me see there is the Incident Commander, who should be appointed in order of who is first to arrive at the BBQ, next we will designate a PIO who will be responsible for letting everyone know when the burgers will be ready, a Provisioning officer to get the ground beef, buns and ketchup (and perhaps even mustard), Fire line in charge of the briquettes and lighter fluid, someone to start the backfires and light the grill, of course we cannot forget medical, might have a boo-boo or two, better hand out walky-talkies to everyone and use tactical calls and after it's all over the PIO will write up the press release saying exactly how many guests were fed, how many pounds of beef were used and how many hot dogs were consumed. You're a MORON!

Dogman - Thanks Registered | 05-25-2008 22:31:44 Not any of the above. But thanks for the good advice. If they didnt want your help it might be for a reason. When is the last time you offered your help to OES or the local fire dept? As for Willie, he is also at OES and Im sure its Lake County fire not South shore fire, but a well informed person knows that already. As for ICS, do you have bettter way? Im sure by your words (IC,PIO,tactical)that you are somehow with the FD,SO,PD, or boy scouts. As for a lie, please point it out. I can back it all up. And as for my Boss, its you the tax payer (you do pay taxes right). Your right I am a Moron. I was in New York for 9/11, and if our boys get a new toy from NTSB,H.S.,DOT,then they should have a chance to train with it, to make all our lifes safer, ever the "second class citizens"(your words, not mine) of our county. I hope you will make it to Upper Lake on May 28th. Moron, Yes I am and proud of it. But still Dogman

Dogman - No lies Registered | 05-25-2008 22:40:13 I just re-read my first post, and Im sure there are no lies. But thanks for the comments.

kd006 - DS, too many times to count IP:75.61.100.xxx | 05-25-2008 23:11:11 Here in Lake County and in other parts of the world, Nope I am not affiliated with the SO, PD or FD but am trained in ICS, CPR etc. So go pi*s up a rope, yes your are a MORON and seem to be proud of it, keep up the good work the only regret I have is I am paying your salary, if I knew who you were, you would be fired. I did not make a choice to hire you but if it were within my power I would have you fired. It's the MORONS like you that make this country what it is today, a blood sucking bureaucracy bleeding the country dry! "I hope you will make it to Upper Lake on May 28th." you better hope I don't it would not be pretty, and before you take that as a threat is is not, it's just I feel you and I would not be able to disagree and let it go at that, because your a MORON. Well with that said have a nice day, I am sure Smurf will rejoin the discussion later and call you a MORON also. GPUAR, A-hole

Dogman - why fired? Registered | 05-26-2008 01:41:23 why fired? because we have a different view on things. 'you better hope I don't it would not be pretty, and before you take that as a threat is is not, it's just I feel you and I would not be able to disagree and let it go at that, because your a MORON. I did not make a choice to hire you but if it were within my power I would have you fired. It's the MORONS like you that make this country what it is today, a blood sucking bureaucracy bleeding the country dry!' I take threats everyday at work from guys that have been in the system for along time.Angry people make my job so much nicer. Words mean nothing, its action and doing that means somethings. To disagree or agree,thats not a issue. But the anger you have is for this is well, sad. What your saying is that,Kelseyville Fire Protection, Lakeport Fire Protection, Lake County Fire Protection District, South Lake Fire Protection District, Northshore Fire Association, Redbud Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, North Coast Emergency Medical Services, Lakeport Police Department, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Health Services, Mendocino Public Health Services, Howard Hospital, Mendocino Coast Hospital, Ukiah Valley Medical Center, Ukiah City and Valley Fire Departments, Ukiah Ambulance, Redwood Valley Fire, Calpella Fire, Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services, local ham radio operators from both Lake and Mendocino County, Tribal Health, Hidden Valley Security, Ameri-Corps, American Red Cross,REACH, CALSTAR, Cal Fire, Caltrans, California Highway Patrol and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services,the guys that save lifes everyday should not train to maybe one day save a life of a family member. Im sorry you feel that way. Oh, thanks for letting me keep my job.

Magnum Registered | 05-26-2008 01:55:16 WOW kd006 who pissed in your Cherrios. So tell me if I read that wrong but you said you are a "second class citizen". I couldn't agree more. So what part of the drill are you mad about? Did Willie make ol kd angry. So you think we should just wait for something to happen and not train for it, huh?

Magnum Registered | 05-26-2008 02:00:45 I guess we are morons since we put up with ungrateful asses like yourself, but we still like our jobs and are not mad at the world.

gabby - morons IP:64.187.65.xxx | 05-26-2008 02:10:34 I am so glad to see those of you with common sense and an education regarding training and emergency services. I also find it amazing that some people are always the first to jump on the bitch wagon on issues they clearly don't understand! Loud mouth moron probably has issues with the law and any type of authority. I'd call on Willie anytime, he's a wealth of information and always courteous and helpful!

Dogman - common sense Registered | 05-26-2008 02:25:41 Thats the key word "common sense" Yes, we still like our jobs and are not mad at the world. Dogman

Dogman - wait a minute Registered | 05-26-2008 03:22:32 Wait a minute, Im the Moron. Please dont put him in the same class as me. Ive worked hard to get that title. Common sense (yes I have that) and an education(UC-Davis), not the top of the class, but I was 3rd from last and its on my office wall to prove it. But Im not the blood sucking bureaucracy bleeding the country dry!Its the repete offender who keep coming back, they never learnd from there mistake. The big problem in the county is METH. But we are not here to talk about it or its ""second class citizen"". This is about TRAINING and Drilling you need to. Practice,Practic,Practice if you want to get GOOD. Its like when you get a new golf club, you take it out of the bag,hit a few 100 balls a few times a week before your big game next week. Learn to use it on your terms, take it slow, try different things with it. TRAINING,DRILLING,PRACTICE,TEACHING,and Learning Its starts at home practicing on escape routes, during the worse of times. I hope they have a great time Dogman

gabby - you may be Registered | 05-26-2008 04:13:33 You may be a moron, but I was referring to the loud mouth moron who has nothing to contribute but negative criticism! Most people in public safety work harder than anyone really knows. It is a great day when all can get together on a training day and yes practice their skills in preparation for a critical incident. Don't worry smurf or kd and other unbelievers, the people that you so often trash won't be as judgemental or discriminate when your 911 call for help comes. That's the difference that you'll never understand.

kd006 - Dogshit, Mag and Gabby IP:75.61.100.xxx | 05-26-2008 04:32:09 Why don't you all go piss up a rope, Yah you got a frikkin educatation and a job with a city/county or state WOW thats a BFD! Go train, dill and practice when the SHI* hits the fan you will be looking for something to wipe it up or off your face with. "WOW kd006 who pissed in your Cherrios" Gee must have been Sapeta and Ravera Hope they are happy! Believe me I am not going to trust any of you Mother F**kers in an emergency. If you cannot take the heat get the hell out, you are obviously fringe members of some FD or you would have shut up long ago. Go crawl back under your respective rocks and give it up. What is really sad is you impugn my knowlage and skills and you have no Idea, would you believe I was the liaison to the county OES where I last resided? Your refrences to baseball and golf only further your nonsense, Sports analogies are the sign of a weak mind and small brain my FRIEND! So once again GO PISS UP A ROAP! Have a happy holiday fireman, remember NOMEX is your friend and KEVLAR is not issued.

gabby - your welcome Registered | 05-26-2008 05:38:53 You are such an angry little person aren't you? Misunderstood...

Dogman - ur rite Gabby Registered | 05-26-2008 04:33:29 When one of the "second class citizen"picks up the phone a 4am to call 911, the firemen dont care who called, they are there to do a job. when you call 911, you want the best trained firemen to come help you. The best way to do this is to train as much as you can. Dogman

gabby - keep up the good work Registered | 05-26-2008 05:44:11 Fire, Police, and EMS. Thank you for all you do! The majority of the population doesn't take for granted the time and dedication that goes into public safety. Unfortunately that's not who receives most of the services.

kd006 - YUP your a PUP Registered | 05-26-2008 05:20:53 I knew it from the start, GEE do you got spots too like those fire dogs? Just wish I knew which department you worked for, it could be a fun time had by all, do you really know what you can and can not say as a public employee? Better check with your union rep before you open your mouth again, I will bet it will be eye opening that your laying your job on the line with your comments, and don't forget for a moment that your IP adress can be traced really easily if some one knows how.

gabby - weak Registered | 05-26-2008 05:46:13 What a spineless thing to say! Somebody hit a raw nerve? You mouth off all the time and whenever somebody calls you on it you threaten to go tattle. Weak!

Dogman Registered | 05-26-2008 07:33:24 kd006 said-Your refrences to baseball and golf only further your nonsense, Sports analogies are the sign of a weak mind and small brain my FRIEND! me- I did that for the second class citizen As for me, I do have a small brain it keeps me from saying wierd shit, like I WANT YOU FIRED. 1200's on my SAT's 1500 on my SCAT top 1% of Lake County. At Davis I left with a 3.55gpa and 2majors. but its not about me, its about the OES drill. Good luck guys. hope all goes well.

Dogman - off duty Registered | 05-26-2008 13:24:30 When they are off duty and in no way using the job to voice a appion, they have every right to say the truth as most of this was. Never once did I say F*** Off, or Pi** up a rope, you dont want me there it would be ugly, as a matter of fact after your last post, I emailed it to our Leagl dept, who work 24/7 for the state for its employees. Her responce a one line. "YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT , call me Thursday for a update" Well Im going to go hang out with the real guys, the ones that tell me to **** off to my face, I enjoy my job. one nice thing, i still come home at the end of the day HAVE A GOOD TRAINING BOYS. Make us proud.

Yolo Voter - kd006 IP:71.142.215.xxx | 05-26-2008 13:38:14 Outside looking in, KD006 you either failed the police acadamy, wash out in the Fire Service or just a plain hater. Dude, your making yourself look bad, give it up. I am a former Lake County resident from 70' to 96', I know the public service community VERY well. You are wrong on all points. You think dogman was bad, don't get be started. Yolo County is proud to have Lake County as a mutual aid county to county partner. Lake County is one of the TOP leaders in Fire/EMS community in Northern CA. Dogman, Gabby and Magnum the boys down Cache Creek got your back, we deal with guys like KD006 all day long.

Mark J - Memorial Day IP:75.43.40.xxx | 05-26-2008 13:54:03 Really Sad! I can not believe that on Memorial Day of all DAYS, we (as humans) have to but up with some DUMM-ASS (kd006 yes you) that only wants to complain because his help was not wanted kd006 your words! "Your full of S**T I have tried to work with Willie Sepeta at south shore FD and Rivera at OES" But like many others who tried to assist in a drill, I gave up since for all the false promises to call me when a drill was going to go on they never did. Like the standard operating proceidure for Police and Fire, the public is not welcome and considered an annoyance. Yes it is true, but it is true in any Job the Public is not welcome. They are Pros. They don't need help from Dumm Shits that want to change the way they do their Jobs, even the cashier at McDonalds that need the cash register to tell them how much change to give you kd006 back from your foodstamps DOESN'T NEED YOUR HELP!! There is a reason why you are no longer affiliated with anything, Gee I Wonder Why. I may not be the most smartist person around, Butt!!! untill now you were the only person on here telling everyone how the world should run. Are you GOD? I only have a LowerLake High School Eduaction, But even I know you are not a True American!!! remember 9-1-1, I am only refering to the lasted War in the World we have taken place in. We need to be perpered for anything, I will never forget wakeing up that moroing to see what was happeing in New York. It seems that everyone is putting it in the back of there minds and tring to forget what happen to us, Yes Us as a United Country! We need to remember and not listen to self center shits like you kd006 that would rather see us give up on everything let the Banks own all the House's say who cares about gas prices when we have only used up 20% of the oilin the world because we can't drill there, cause the Caraboo might not migrate. I'll bet you are right there Protesting with everyone about Global Warming, Save the Whale when we have Starving Kids throughtout the World, Do you know how many kids a whale would feed? We need to Drill Practic and Reheras it is the only way to be ready when we are needed to help with any Emeracy any where in the World not just in Lake County, did you not read that Dogman was at Ground Zero? Where were you? Sitting on your Fat Ass I'm Sure. Thank You To All That Serve As Our Shinging Light When We Needed You, and for Perpearing to help in the furture!!!

Magnum Registered | 05-26-2008 14:26:41 Thanks Yolo Voter. Everyone stay safe, even you kd006.

Yolo Voter - agree IP:71.142.215.xxx | 05-26-2008 19:08:56 Way to go Mark J.!!!!! I agree with Dogman as well. KD006 is either bitter firemen all washed up, a police recruit at want time who was cut or washed out and is bitter to the Fire - EMS world.

Dogman - thanks Mark Registered | 05-27-2008 12:26:00 Thanks Mark for your view on things. Dogman

Dogman - OES Registered | 05-27-2008 18:31:59 I just talked with OES Willie Sepeta, he said the public is welcome to come watch. I also asked if someone was to bring a new idea to him, how would you handle it. He said he would take down all the persons info, and get back to him/her after the traning.But will look at it, and even call the person to come down to show how it can work.So,kd006 there you go, you have a chance to so your stuff. He said he will listen to everyone. He said if you want to make a change, join the Volunteer fire department in your area. Dogman

Dogman - i still have a job... Registered | 06-07-2008 22:22:16 Im glad to see things went well at the training. No one showed up wanting to show you the right way to do thing.

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