NEW ORLEANS – Coast Guard Sector New Orleans 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
