Volunteers Needed for a Full Scale Emergency Exercise on Saturday, August 24, 2013

I received this email today and decided to share with my fellow BIN readers. 

The Port of Houston Authoritywill be conducting a Full Scale Emergency Exercise on Saturday, August 24, 2013.

This exercise is an essential program designed to test and evaluate the emergency plans and responses of the Port of Houston Authority, first responders, and other response agencies in the event of a Mass Casualty Incident at the Bayport Cruise Terminal.

Volunteer actors play a significant role in the exercise, and are needed to portray victims. Select volunteers will be moulaged (made up in Hollywood style makeup to reflect injuries). All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age unless prior approval is made.   Attached is a registration form for volunteers.   Please fill it out and return a.s.a.p.  More information is on the registration form.

All volunteers will report to the Bayport Cruise Terminal at 4700 Cruise Road Pasadena, TX 77586 at 7:30 AM on Saturday August 24^th. Volunteers will be going through a sign-in process to receive assignments, moulage, safety instructions and additional information. All volunteers can expect to be released from the exercise around Noon.

Note:This exercise will be conducted in a restricted facility which means photography at or inside the facility is prohibited.  It’s very important to note the criteria listed on the registration form.  The exercise scenario may involve simulated weapons and firearms. For the safety of volunteers and participants we are requesting that no firearms be allowed on your person or in your vehicle during the exercise.