Emory’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) will conduct a disaster exercise with Emory University Hospital on Friday, Sept. 16, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

The exercise will take place at 1599 Clifton Road and at the rear of the hospital.

"There is no need to be alarmed by the activity, as personnel work through this functional exercise to test hospital readiness," explains Sam Shartar, senior administrator for CEPAR.