PERHAM, Minn.– Members of the Otter Tail County SWAT team will be taking part in a Mass Casualty Training Drill at the Perham High School this afternoon with Perham Health, Perham EMS, Perham Police and Fire, and Otter Tail County Emergency Management.

There will be a significant presence of emergency response vehicles in the area of the high school and hospital. Streets will be open but Perham Public Safety Officials request people stay clear of the area if possible during the drill.

This mass casualty training drill underscores the commitment of Otter Tail County’s emergency services partners to safeguard our community and ensure emergency preparedness.

The Otter Tail County SWAT team is made up of members from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Fergus Falls Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office.