A press release from Ouachita County Medical Center states, "Peggy L. Abbott, CEO of Ouachita County Medical Center, wants the community to know that on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Ouachita County Medical Center, along with Ouachita County Sheriff's Office, Camden Police Department, Camden Fire Department, Ouachita County Office of Emergency Management and DaVita Dialysis Center will participate in a Full-Scale Emergency Exercise.
"The exercise will begin at approximately 9 a.m., and conclude by 12:00 Noon on December 12, 2023.
"The site of the simulated emergency event will be adjacent to Washington Street near Garden Oaks Shopping Center. Emergency vehicles will respond to the scene, as well as travel from the event scene to Ouachita County Medical Center. Visitors to Ouachita County Medical Center may notice some heightened activity during this time, but the Emergency Department and routine hospital services will be uninterrupted.
"OCMC conducts or participates in a minimum of two emergency preparedness drills annually for employee emergency preparedness training and to identify ways to be better prepared for emergencies when they occur. OCMC continues in its commitment to provide Ouachita County and the surrounding area with quality healthcare and feels that emergency preparedness is of the utmost importance, as does our local emergency responders at the Ouachita County Sheriff's Office, Camden Police Department, Camden Fire Department and the Ouachita County Office of Emergency Management. We appreciate the support and involvement of Ouachita County Judge Robert McAdoo and Camden Mayor Charlotte Young."