The Spokane Regional Health District, along with other regional agencies, is trying to test how well prepared it is for an emergency.

And you can help.

To simulate a crisis situation, they would like as many people as possible to turn out for flu shots this Thursday.

The flu shot exercise will help the Washington State University College of Pharmacy see how well its dispensing system works.

Shots cost $20. They will be given from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Thursday at two locations:

Spokane Falls Community College
Student Union Building
3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive

and

Spokane Community College
Lair Student Center
1810 N. Greene Street

(No word yet on whether screaming, running in circles and generally pretending to panic would be helpful as well.)