More than 2,000 people and 40 local, national and international emergency response organisations, will be taking part in the world’s largest annual international disaster simulation exercise this week.
More than 2,000 people and 40 local, national and international emergency response organisations, will be taking part in the world’s largest annual international disaster simulation exercise this week.
SIMEX is run by the University of Portsmouth, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and the University of Liverpool from 14 to 16 May.
This year’s disaster simulation is based around a major storm/hurricane that brings heavy winds, rains and a storm surge resulting in severe flooding, mudslides, environmental pollution, collapsed buildings and displacement of people.
The realistic training exercise will feature crumpled cars, damaged buildings and numerous casualties with varying degrees of injuries at several different locations.
Read more at University of Portsmouth
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