GENEVA — Emergency preparedness became a central priority for Geneva Area City Schools when the district hosted a safety drill Wednesday.

The district’s drill simulated a train derailment in the city, and administration responded to it at Geneva High, Middle and Platt R. Spencer Elementary schools.

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