Coast Guard, city officials to hold active shooter drill

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/29/2019 08:30 AM EDT

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News Release  

U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
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Coast Guard, city officials to hold active shooter drill

NEW ORLEANS- The Coast Guard and local officials are scheduled to hold an active shooter drill at the Port of New Orleans Cruise Terminal from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday.

Residents and community members around the New Orleans cruise terminal should expect large numbers of public safety personnel, equipment, sirens and simulated gunfire. This is a test of staff and equipment and will not pose a threat to the public. 

Due to operational considerations, no media will be allowed near the cruise terminal.

Organized by the Coast Guard, this important drill will simulate a full-scale response to a large-scale attack. It will include coordination between the following responding agencies:

  • Coast Guard
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Customs and Border Protection
  • Louisiana State Police
  • Local and State Offices of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
  • Port of New Orleans
  • New Orleans Police, Fire, and EMS
  • Local Parish Sherriff’s Offices

For additional information please contact Lt. Rachel Ault from Sector New Orleans at (504) 274-7656.

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