mock disaster

A training exercise will mean plenty of sirens, police and fire responders in north St. Cloud tomorrow (Tuesday). But, officials want you to know it's only a training exercise and there is no danger to the public.

Another disaster exercise at the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant. Officials with the state of Minnesota, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Homeland Security, Xcel Energy, Wright County and Sherburne County will perform the drill tomorrow.

Authorities are conducting a mock disaster at the Monticello Nuclear plant tomorrow (Wednesday). The Minnesota Department of Public Safety will join other state agencies, law enforcement and first responders in the mock drill. It will test the capabilities of the responsible agencies in case of a real disaster.

The St. Benedict's Senior Community along with St. Cloud Hospital will hold a mock disaster tomorrow. The drill will test how well the St. Benedict's and hospital staff are prepared to handle a large-scale evacuation of elderly residents.