Coast Guard to conduct active shooter drill

As a means of simulating a full-scale response to a large-scale attack, the Coast Guard and local officials slated an active shooter drill at the Port of New Orleans Cruise Terminal on Wednesday.

The effort will involve coordination between the U.S. 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 as well as local parish Sheriff’s Offices.

During the drill, authorities said residents and community members around the New Orleans cruise terminal should expect large numbers of public safety personnel, equipment, sirens, and simulated gunfire. The exercise is a test of staff and equipment and will not pose a threat to the public.