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In the midst of an unbelievable flood in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas, National Park Service Director, Chuck Sams, has issued a public comment on the emergency.

The Natrona County Emergency Management team, is partnering with many other Natrona County response agencies to launch the Backcountry SOS app for Natrona County residents.

The situation is still developing.

So, if you hear the sirens this morning or in the early afternoon, know it's just a test and no actual emergency is occurring.

No one was injured in the incident, according to the Converse County Sheriff's Office.

The live testing is performed yearly and is in addition to weekly silent tests.

Organizers ask people to stay away from the area while the drill is being conducted.

His medical condition could not be confirmed Thursday.

People are being allowed back into the building, according to Lt. Jeremy Tremel.

Full evacuations are in place for Wold, Mountain Home and Wycolo according to Aimee Binning, Albany County Emergency Management coordinator.

Milek says everyone in the group was wearing lifejackets and alcohol was not involved. Despite safety precautions, accidents still happen.

The company is looking into the problem and is working on a fix, but no estimated time of repair has been provided.