Military Training Exercises in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - Members of the military are conducting urban military
training in New Orleans from February 7-17, 2017. This training has been
coordinated with the appropriate state, parish, and city officials as well as
private property owners.
All safety precautions have been implemented in order
to prevent unnecessary risk to both the participants and/or area residents and
their property.
Prior to training in a specific area, attempts are made by
the military to notify residents via door-to-door knocking and delivery of
written notice. This happens at a few hours before the training, with the
intent of giving residents warning about the sound without necessarily drawing
a crowd to the operations. 911 operators were also notified.
The training involves the use of training simulations and
helicopters. This is conducted at night to simulate environments our troops may
encounter in operations overseas.
Sounds associated with the training may be heard in the
local area. Law enforcement is aware of the training and will be contacting
nearby residences and establishments prior to the training to notify them of
the exercises. The military sincerely appreciates the cooperation of the citizens
and local businesses in the vicinity of this training and apologizes for any
disturbances.
The New Orleans Police Department has met with military
representatives to discuss details of the training exercises and will have
officers present during each of the training exercises.
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