NCHC Participates in Northern Lights Safety Exercise in 2025

Last week, North Central Health Care participated in the Northern Lights Emergency Planning & Preparation tabletop exercise alongside representatives from Marathon County Emergency Response, utility companies, hospital and health systems, law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Facilitated by FEMA, the four-hour exercise focused on each organization's response to a major, prolonged power outage. This discussion-based session provided a valuable opportunity for NCHC to refine our response strategies and strengthen coordination with local, regional, and state partners. The exercise was designed to address strategic and policy-related challenges that may arise during extended outages. Using a realistic scenario with key decision-making updates and triggers, NCHC and our community partners worked to enhance capabilities, improve public communication, and reinforce interagency collaboration. The event was organized by Marathon County Emergency Management. Thank you to all those who took the time for this important exercise.