Oxford School District to Conduct Emergency Preparedness Drill Friday

The Oxford School District will conduct an emergency preparedness exercise Friday in collaboration with the Oxford Police Department, Oxford Fire Department, and the Lafayette County Emergency Management Agency.

During the drill, residents may notice a higher presence of police officers, firefighters, ambulances, and other emergency response vehicles around the school used for the exercise, officials said.

The training aims to strengthen emergency response procedures, improve coordination among agencies, and ensure readiness for real emergencies, according to district officials.

The district emphasized that the exercise is a planned event and not an emergency. Authorities advise residents to be aware of the activity and understand it is part of routine safety preparedness efforts.

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