Operation “Major Flood!”: A CHUG & ACR Tabletop Exercise

Operation “Major Flood!”: A CHUG & ACR Tabletop Exercise

When disaster strikes, proactive preparedness makes all the difference. That’s why CHUG and ACR® are partnering to bring you Operation “Major Flood!” — a live, virtual interactive tabletop exercise designed to help healthcare organizations strengthen emergency response and recovery capabilities.

Join us for our 2-hour, CEU-approved webinar open to both CHUG members and non-members.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
10:00 AM CST/ 11:00 AM EST
Register here >

During this exercise, we will simulate a large-scale flood scenario, challenging participants to assess and activate their Emergency Operations Plans — including water supply, communications, evacuation, continuity of operations (COOP), and recovery. With realistic injects and facilitated discussion, you’ll walk through the key decisions that leaders and staff face when lives, property, and community health are on the line.

Why CHUG & ACR?

When you become a CHUG member, your organization becomes part of an expansive mutual aid system designed specifically for healthcare. The CHUG’s and ACR collaboration provides strategic and cohesive emergency support from mitigation to prevention and protection to response and recovery. 

Whether you need help preparing for Life Safety surveys, mutual aid evacuation, transportation relocation, sheltering-in-place, or full restoration and recovery, ACR & CHUG are here to help you proactively prepare when unexpected emergencies arise.

ACR delivers rapid, reliable recovery services when emergencies occur to help ensure the continuity of care, safety, and compliance long after the immediate threat has passed.

Who Should Attend?

Healthcare leaders and frontline staff, including:

  • Nursing Home Administrators

  • Directors of Nursing

  • Facility Managers

  • Emergency Response & Safety Teams

  • Nurses, Social Workers, and Support Staff

What You’ll Learn:

  • Practical insights into flood, communication, and evacuation planning

  • Hands-on experience applying the National Preparedness Goal’s mission areas of Mitigation, Response, and Recovery

  • Guidance from expert educator Bill Pretzer, MA,  retired Battalion Chief, CHUG Co-Founder, and nationally recognized disaster preparedness leader

Together, CHUG & ACR provide a comprehensive approach to preparedness and recovery so your facility can plan, respond, and recover with confidence.

Don’t wait until the waters rise. Secure your spot today for Operation “Major Flood!”


Training like this is part of the suite of offerings available to CHUG members. The key to successfully mitigating any emergency is preparedness. CHUG members have access to a comprehensive suite of educational workshops that utilize real-life case studies to teach effective responses to storms and emergency situations. This training can be lifesaving. Not a member? Become a member today. Already a member? Visit the Member Portal for a full calendar of events and member-exclusive content.

Connie Pollke