Beebe holds mass casualty exercise
The Beebe Healthcare Emergency Response Team, Cape Henlopen JROTC students and Lewes firefighters, EMS and paramedics gathered at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing Sept. 26 to participate in a mass casualty exercise.
The scenario of the day was a gas explosion at the school. The Emergency Response Team and firefighters had to enter the school and quickly assess the injured students. JROTC students were given index cards with their injuries and additional symptoms. Some injuries were more serious than others. Students then had to act the part.
The exercise was part of Stop the Bleed, a national awareness campaign and a call to action intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. For more information, visit dhs.gov/stopthebleed.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
