MOSES LAKE – Members of public safety, industry and health care groups in the area held a tabletop exercise hosted by Grant County Local Emergency Planning Committee on Tuesday. The group addressed shelter-in-place situations and communication from a simulated hazardous materials incident in Moses Lake, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.  

The exercise highlighted the importance of collaboration in preparedness with participants sharing their knowledge, according to GCSO. There was an emphasis on training and planning at the meeting. 

The participating organizations were the National Weather Service, Grant Public Utility District, Grant County Fire District 3, North Central Washington Hazmat Team, Ephrata Police Department, Nouryon, Washington Emergency Management, Moses Lake Fire Department, Grant County Health District, MACC 911, Grant Transit Authority, Group 14, Samaritan Healthcare, REC Silicon, Wenatchee Valley Fire Rescue, JR Simplot and GCSO.