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Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative runs countywide 'Mayday' drills to test emergency response

5796867 · September 19, 2025
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SSVEC described tabletop and field Mayday exercises across Sierra Vista, Benson and Wilcox to test communications, coordination with fire, police and EMS and to identify gaps in remote terrain.

Representatives of Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative told KWCD’s First Watch that the co‑op is conducting Mayday drills across Cochise County to test emergency procedures and coordination with local first responders.

“...we do some specialized training with our teams, you know, to kinda determine where our potential gaps are,” said Matt Riesco, SSVEC safety manager, describing the exercises.…

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