Emergency Drill

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Mercy Hospital in Berryville held an emergency response drill Tuesday to practice on its procedure in the event of a real emergency. In the mock scenario, a tornado struck the surgical clinic adjacent to the hospital and caused several injuries. Members of the Carroll County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) participated in the drill, helping provide emergency aid t to the mock victims.

CERT team members Particia Horn, left, and Suellyn Fry check notes indicating status placed on the door of a mock disaster site. The tape and notes placed on doors and windows let responders know what is happening in any given building during an actual disaster. (David Bell / Carroll County News)
CERT team member Donovan Horn helps coordinate response teams. (David Bell / Carroll County News)
'I want my mommy,' says a volunteer playing the part of a young boy during the mock disaster. Helping the victim find his mom is CERT team member Patricia Horn. (David Bell / Carroll County News)
CERT team members (left) Margaret and Louis Rodriguez work on volunteer tornado victim Jessica Gomez, who was made up to appear to have a long screw inbedded in her arm. (David Bell / Carroll County News)