On Wednesday, July 15, Claiborne Memorial Medical Center conducted a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Drill with the assistance of several community partners who helped plan and execute the exercise.

Participating agencies included:

Chief Deputy Brian Driskill, Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Department

Dennis Butcher, Director, Claiborne Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness

Todd Derrick, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) Region 7 Coordinator

Knox Andress, Designated Regional Coordinator for Louisiana Region 7 HHC / ESF-8

Troopers Evan Murphy, Anthony Visciotti, and Jacob Winiarski, Louisiana State Police Troop G

Emergency preparedness drills are a vital part of ensuring hospitals are ready to respond to unexpected situations. These exercises allow healthcare providers, first responders, and emergency management agencies to strengthen communication, evaluate response procedures, identify opportunities for improvement, and enhance coordination during emergencies.

“Preparedness is essential to protecting our patients, visitors, staff, and community,” said CMMC Chief Executive Officer Tina Haynes. “We are grateful for the expertise and support of our community partners who helped make this exercise a success. Working together before an emergency occurs helps ensure we can respond quickly, effectively, and safely when every second counts.”

Claiborne Memorial Medical Center extends its sincere appreciation to all participating agencies and individuals for their commitment to keeping Claiborne Parish prepared and resilient.

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