(KNSI) — If you notice a large number of first responders in Kimball on Wednesday, don’t be alarmed; it’s only a drill.
Stearns County Emergency Management is teaming up with numerous police departments, fire halls, and ambulance crews to practice a disaster scenario in a controlled environment so they know exactly what to do in the event of an actual emergency.
Officials say there is no cause for concern.
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