ST. GEORGE— The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) is in need of volunteers to act as flu patients for a disaster drill scheduled Thursday at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George and at Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City.

Volunteers at both locations must register in advance for the 2-hour drill. Breakfast will be provided.

Training at each location begins at 8 a.m. the day of the drill, which starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until noon.

Visit swuhealth.org and click on the SPANDEX XL link to register and get more information.

All hospital services and parking areas will continue to be available during the drill.