This morning, Atascadero State Hospital and the Atascadero police department is conducting an active shooter exercise on hospital grounds.
The active shooter drill is set to take place from 9 – 11 this morning.
If you live near the hospital, you may see and hear the sights and sounds of the exercise around the hospital grounds. There will be signs posted explaining that an active shooter drill is in progress.
The exercise will occur outside the hospital’s secure patient treatment area. Hospital-related business and patient care will not be affected.
That’s this morning from 9-11 at Atascadero State Hospital.