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Stubob
10-11-2007, 08:14 AM
Sean Holstege
The Arizona Republic
Oct. 10, 2007 12:00 AM

The Phoenix area will be a focus next week of the largest terrorism drill ever conducted, testing not only Arizona's disaster readiness, communications network and leaders but evolving plans to secure the Super Bowl next year.

The drill, fourth in a series, takes on added significance because it is the first since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 exposed deep flaws in the government's response to catastrophes and its handling of mass evacuations. It also comes four months before Glendale hosts the Super Bowl, an event that ranks among presidential inaugurations and major political conventions for security precautions.

The biennial exercise "will help us evaluate whether our planning efforts are good enough, now, for the future and for the Super Bowl," Arizona Homeland Security Director Leesa

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/1010topoff1010.html

This is great! The largest practice like this ever. I am glad they are taking this to heart! :)
VegasGeorge
10-11-2007, 11:12 AM
Yes, this is good news. I think drills like this are an invaluable tool.

I was President of my 2000 unit homeowners association for two years. During my tenure as President, I diligently worked on getting an emergency drill going with Association staff, our security people, and community volunteers. Everyone I talked to said they liked the idea and would do it. But try as I might, I could never even get them all together to sit down and plan a drill. It just never happened. I was really disappointed.
Bill of Rights
10-11-2007, 11:23 AM
Why am I picturing a homeland security drill as someone taking a Black and Decker to Osama's skull?

Cogito, ergo porto.

Blessings,
M
Stubob
10-11-2007, 09:23 PM
I liked the screw in the head. I also liked Vegas' comment- It is very refreshing to see that they are getting prepared.
Bill of Rights
10-11-2007, 10:20 PM
I liked the screw in the head. I also liked Vegas' comment- It is very refreshing to see that they are getting prepared.
Well, we always knew OBL had a screw loose. :lol: :lol:

I agree, we need more preparation. Drilling is the best way to do that without an actual emergency. Good work, folks!

Cogito, ergo porto.

Blessings,
M