(KAIR)--Despite the sight of Atchison County's rescue crews, there's no need for alarm.

That word comes as Atchison County Emergency Services hold a county-wide disaster drill Wednesday morning.

Atchison County Emergency Management Director Wes Lanter, in a news release Wednesday says the agencies and organizations are “performing an exercise to pre-plan/train for a large scale tornado emergency/disaster in the area.”

He says residents who notice ambulances and/or emergency vehicles in the areas of W Riley St. or N 6th Street in Atchison, should not be be concerned and there's no reason to notify 911.

Anyone with questions/concerns should call 913-804-6131.

 Agencies taking part in the drill, planned to last until 12 noon, are:

Atchison County EMS

Atchison County Rescue

Atchison Fire Department

Atchison High School

Atchison Police Department

Atchison Sheriff’s Office

All Atchison Nursing Homes/Senior Care Facilities

Atchison Hospital