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Hospital To Participate in Emergency Preparedness Drill for Decontamination Response

Published on August 24, 2026

South Peninsula Hospital will be partnering with several local agencies to conduct an emergency preparedness drill on Friday, August 28.  The purpose of the drill is to exercise the hospital and local EMS emergency response plan for decontamination.

The drill will take place on Friday morning between 9:30am and 1:00pm. It will begin at the Homer High School parking lot with a simulated automobile accident involving several motor vehicles and passengers resulting in the need for decontamination at the hospital’s Emergency Department and ambulance bay.  Partners will include Homer Fire Department, Homer Police and Kachemak Emergency Services. 

The drill will not interrupt any regular care or services, but individuals visiting the high school or the hospital main entrance and ER on Friday morning can expect to see drill-related activity.  This should not cause any inconvenience, and responders thank you for your support as we work together to prepare for the unexpected.

The community can follow along with updates on the hospital’s facebook page. For additional information contact Derotha Ferraro, the hospital’s Public Information Officer at (907) 399-6212.

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