On Thursday I attended a search and rescue exercise at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. This yearly event is sponsored by the N.C. Emergency Management Division and hosts emergency response agencies from around the Southeast. The exercise simulates conditions for a missing person in the mountains.
It was fascinating to see the variety of people participating, trained in different areas and from all over the country. The participants worked in small teams to enhance their search and rescue skills. It’s obvious how technology today improves rescue times and thus saves lives.
You can read about the exercise in the Asheville Citizen-Times and check out the great photos.