Simulated Gunfire At Naval Station Everett This Week

October 11, 2015

Everett

Naval Station Everett Police

EVERETT, Wash. (Jan. 16, 2013) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Tory Penfield directs traffic during a suspicious package drill on Naval Station Everett (NSE). Security forces on NSE perform drills and training regularly in order to improve readiness for real-life situations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeffry A. Willadsen/Released)

Got a heads up from Kristin Ching at Naval Station Everett that there will be an exercise involving simulated gunfire and other things that may cause alarm at Naval Station Everett this Thursday.

Here’s what you need to know…

Naval Station Everett will conduct a security exercise on October 15.

Emergency response personnel will exercise procedures for a simulated shooter attack.

Those who usually have base access should expect gate closures during the exercise between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Navy security and medical personnel will respond to the simulated attack in coordination with the City of Everett Police Department, according to a joint emergency memorandum of agreement. Other activities will include simulated gun shots, activated emergency vehicles, and use of protective gear.

This field training exercise is designed for Navy and local emergency personnel to improve readiness prior to a real emergency or disaster. Naval Station Everett is committed to working with local community authorities for response and recovery operations in times of crisis.

For more information and other news about Naval Station Everett, visit http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/installations/ns_everett/news/NSENR.html.


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