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Mass Casualty Simulation prepares Odessa College for the worst

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tara Thomas, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Odessa, students are learning how to respond in emergency situations. Allied Health Programs at Odessa College provided training for its students.

This training included simulations of disasters. The goal is to prepare students for potential threats to many lives.

Further details about the simulations and training are available from Odessa College officials and news outlets, including KMID/KPEJ.

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Category: safety · Published: July 10, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Source published	Jul 10, 2026
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Mass Casualty Simulation prepares Odessa College for the worst

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