A disaster exercise will be conducted in Mitchell on Thursday, and the public may notice emergency response vehicles at health care facilities as part of the event. The drill will begin at approximately 10 a.m. and will involve Avera Queen of Peace; Avera Brady Health and Rehab; Firesteel Healthcare Community; the Davison County Office of Emergency Management; Mitchell Fire & EMS; and the Mitchell Police Department. In order to enhance the effectiveness of the drill, emergency responders and health care personnel will collaborate with actors to create the scenario. Although measures will be taken to make clear that a drill is being conducted, casual observers may mistake this for an actual emergency. We encourage members of the public to share this announcement with family and friends to make them aware of the planned exercise.