Pinal County hopes emergency drill can save lives

Adam Klepp joins ABC15 Arizona as a multimedia journalist after stops in Yuma and Tucson.

Practice makes perfect, and in the case of a multi-agency drill in Pinal County, first responders hope it could save lives.They practiced a mass casualty situation of a train spilling hazardous materials resulting in 50 victims on Wednesday.Everything is simulated, even blood on the acting victims, helping the Banner hospital staff in Casa Grande experience all parts of emergency response.

Sailia Uyleman says she wants to be a neurosurgeon, and seeing hospital operations up close was very exciting.“I really like hands-on learning experiences. That’s how I learn best,' Uyleman said.Thirty agencies were part of the exercise. With that many people involved, making sure the communication is clear is one of Banner's highest priorities.

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