June 26 multi-agency training exercise may disrupt CWU operations

Central Washington University faculty and staff are reminded that the CWU Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a multi-agency training exercise on the Ellensburg campus Thursday, June 26.

Please be aware that regular operations may be disrupted during the morning hours in the area around Barge Hall, on the north side of 8th Avenue between D and E Streets. Access to the area will be restricted between 7 a.m. and noon, and only authorized individuals will be allowed in the restricted area during those hours.

Caution tape, road barriers, sandwich boards and various communication systems will be used to remind passersby that this is only a training exercise. All of the training activities are pre-planned, and the full exercise is expected to conclude by noon.  

If you happen to be in the vicinity of Barge Hall that day, please do not be alarmed or attempt to report the proceedings to law enforcement.

The exercise will involve law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders from across Kittitas County, along with CWU Police and other emergency services personnel.

If you have any questions about the June 26 training exercise, call 509-963-2959 during business hours or email cwu.police@cwu.edu.