Midway To Conduct Airfield Emergency Drill On Saturday
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Visitors to Midway International Airport on Saturday might notice a lot of fire trucks and ambulances on the airfield. It's all part of an emergency drill to make sure the airport is ready for the real thing.
Midway was planning to simulate an airplane emergency Saturday morning, complete with 90 volunteers posing as airline passengers, and wearing makeup to help them simulate injuries.
The Chicago Department of Aviation said it's an exercise the city is required to conduct every three years.
More than 20 units from various city departments – including ambulances and fire trucks – will be involved, alongside local, state, and federal agencies.
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