SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane, alongside regional partners and neighborhood leaders, will conduct a wildfire evacuation drill in the Latah/Hangman neighborhood on the morning of Saturday, April 25.
While participants know the date and general time of day the exercise will be held, the city says the exact timing will not be disclosed to help simulate the unpredictability of a real emergency.
The drill is voluntary, and the city says it serves as an important opportunity for residents to practice evacuating safely and efficiently in a simulated wildfire scenario. Key objectives of the drill include:
- Familiarizing residents with egress routes and safety protocols
- Identifying and addressing potential hazards or obstacles along evacuation paths
- Empowering the community to act quickly and confidently during a real emergency
The drill is planned in coordination with the Latah/Hangman neighborhood, the City of Spokane Office of Emergency Management, the Spokane Fire Department, the Spokane Police Department, the Spokane County Department of Emergency Management and the Washington State Patrol…