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"Disaster" scheduled to strike Casino Aztar

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EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -

Each year, Casino Aztar tests and updates its emergency response plans with a state-required Disaster Drill. On Tuesday, Casino Aztar employees will be instructed to perform various roles in case they have to deal with some sort of scenario in the future.

From the press release: "On the morning of Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, an unexpected incident will occur aboard Casino Aztar's City of Evansville Riverboat Casino that will put both patrons and employees in great danger. This frightful situation will only be part of an annual drill but one for which Casino Aztar must be prepared."

The full scale exercise will include a number of local agencies including the Evansville Police Department, SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team, Evansville Fire Department, Indiana Gaming Commission and American Medical Response Team.

The exercise will be conducted between 8:00AM and 10:30AM and will require the use of Casino Level One. However, Casino Levels Two and Three will be accessible to Aztar guests and visitors during this time.

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