Elko County drill 'went really well,' officials say; communications gaps identified

May 29, 2025

Deputy Chief Daniel Hassett said the recent GBC emergency drill saw broad participation from mines, fire, police and the bomb squad but revealed communication problems the committee plans to address before next year's exercise.

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Deputy Chief Daniel Hassett, Elko County EMS, told the Local Emergency Planning Committee that the recent GBC exercise "went really well, and everyone participated," praising participation by mines, city and county fire, police and the bomb squad.

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