Mass Casualty Exercise at Piedmont University

Today is the day – mass casualty exercise set at Piedmont University. As previously announced, a mass casualty exercise is taking place today (Wednesday, April 24) on the Piedmont University campus in Demorest. Expect to see increased law enforcement and emergency services present in the area, with emergency equipment activated, as well as other resources. Massachusetts Boulevard and Demorest Lake Road will be closed for the duration of the exercise and entry to campus will be restricted to participants. Drivers on Central Avenue (Ga. 385 / Business 441) and other downtown roads near campus may experience minor delays as emergency vehicles travel to and from campus. As always, please drive alert and exercise caution around emergency vehicles and in the work zones in Demorest, where the speed limit is 25 mph.