Bristol, VT – Addison County residents are being advised to expect increased emergency activity this evening along Route 116 in Bristol as multiple agencies conduct a large-scale emergency preparedness exercise.
According to the Addison County Sheriff’s Office and UVM Health – Porter Medical Center, the drill is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the former Andrew Johnson Lumber Yard on Route 116 South. Officials emphasize this is only a training exercise, not an active emergency.
The event, organized by Porter Medical Center, brings together EMS, fire departments, law enforcement, school district leaders, and state agencies for a simulated school bus rollover involving approximately 20 volunteer patient-actors. The goal is to strengthen coordination, communication, and emergency response systems among participating agencies.
Residents and drivers should not be alarmed by the sight of ambulances, police vehicles, or fire trucks in the area during the evening hours. Authorities are reminding the public to use caution while traveling through Bristol and to avoid the exercise site if possible.
Participating agencies include Middlebury Regional EMS, Bristol Rescue Squad, Bristol Police Department, Bristol Fire Department, Vermont Department of Health, and Vermont Emergency Management, among others.
This exercise is part of ongoing regional efforts to improve readiness for large-scale emergencies across Addison County and the greater central Vermont region.
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