Manatee County Fire, Emergency Management and multiple other agencies participated in a simulated tornado-incident training exercise. "So this is an exercise in tasks and skills that are needed during a major impact that is bringing that many agencies together to work and communicate together to be better prepared.”, said Steve Litschauer, acting chief for Manatee County Emergency Management. More than 160 participants carried out life like objectives such as clearing out power lines and downed trees. Longboat Key fire rescue deputy fire chief Rocky Parker says its all in an effort to set up an efficient way to keep victims of the disaster safe.