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MCACS Volunteers Needed for 2026 NCI Emergency Preparedness Fair
The NIH National Cancer Institute will hold its annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Wednesday, August 19 (rain date: August 26). The fair will feature exhibits by federal, state, and local emergency and public safety agencies as well as community partners. As an added inducement to attend, you can shop at the Shady Grove Farmer’s Market,…
Read More Monthly Hospital Drill – August 11
On August 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm, MCACS will conduct our monthly Hospital Drill. This drill will run less than two hours and will include the facilities listed below. You will want to arrive a half-hour before net time to sign in with security and get set up. Should you need access more than a half-hour before net…
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Winter Field Day 2026
Winter Field Day lived up to its name this year, at least in the DC area. Winter Field Day (WFD) is an annual nationwide emcomm exercise, always held on the last full weekend in January. Participants — individuals and organizations — are encouraged to set up emcomm stations outdoors and exchange information with other participating…
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