08/27/2026
Yesterday was quite an experience! For those that don't know, we were a host site for a Portage County Emergency Services Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training. While the scenerios were based around an active shooter, this same deployment of resources would happen for situations such as a tornado, fire or other large scale incident. We learned so much about the process, how we can improve, how we can support and enhance emergency response, and it was an amazing sight to see just how many people will respond to a call for help from Camp (or anyone in Portage County for that matter!).
We were also joined by a few camp professionals: Tom from Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, Trisha from YMCA Camp Alexander, Jessica & Morgan from Camp Anokijig and Elizabeth from Wisconsin Farmers Union whose participation added to the learning as well as gave them information on this process for their Camps.
Our sincere thanks go to the many agencies that were present:
Stevens Point Fire Department
Portage County Sheriff's Department
Plover Fire Department and Police
Stevens Point Police Department
Amherst Fire District
Sharon First Responders
Rosholt Area First Responders and Rosholt Fire District
along with the planning committee, trainers and several other agencies and people I am sure I missed. Thanks to our staff who participated and took on several different roles - we truly have a strong team here to make a difference to all those Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Inc. serves.
Finally, thank you to our local community and neighbors who all were patient with the increased traffic, loud noises, a helicopter landing and people running all around the facility! It truly takes a village, er, & Town! Enjoy these photos from the event!
