Huntington Hospital To Hold Mass Casualty Drill With Survivors, First Responders

HUNTINGTON, NY — Huntington Hospital is set to partner with local emergency responders and the South Huntington School District to conduct a large-scale mass casualty incident preparedness event, and a simulated active shooter drill, Northwell Health announced.

The drill will simulate the "unthinkable": a mass casualty response to an active shooter scenario at a local high school and will test coordination among first responders, hospital personnel, and community partners.

The drill was planned before the shootings in midtown Manhattan and Fort Stewart and "underscores the importance of essential planning and coordination," Northwell Health stated.

"In a powerful show of solidarity and support, first responders and survivors from some of the nation's most devastating mass shootings will be in attendance to share their experiences and emphasize the importance of readiness," Northwell Health stated.

The general public is not invited to the drill.

The event will include participation from:

• Huntington Hospital and Northwell Health emergency preparedness teams.
• Suffolk County Police Department, Second Precinct.
• Local EMS and fire departments.
• South Huntington School District.
• Emergency preparedness professionals, hospital staff, and volunteers.