FORT LEE, Va. — Various entities on post and community partners are preparing for a Full-Scale Exercise that will take place on Fort Lee later this month.
The exercise will primarily involve the Directorate of Emergency Services (law enforcement and fire), Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security and organizations at the Soldier Support Center. Off-post partners also will be involved, including VCU, Bon Secours Southside Medical Center Hospital and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
While most of the activity will take place Wednesday, Aug 20 from 8 a.m. until complete, the overall evaluation will encompass the dates of Aug. 18-22.
It will take place at various locations throughout the installation, but the primary areas are the Soldier Support Center and the Emergency Operations Center in the Block House.
Who: Fort Lee
What: Externally Evaluated Full Scale Exercise
Where: Throughout the installation, primary areas are the Soldier Support Center and the Emergency Operations Center
When: Aug. 18-22 with the primary exercise date of Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. until complete.
Why: To evaluate the installation response effort for an emergency incident occurring on post.
The exercise simulates an active shooter occurring on Aug. 20 at the Soldier Support Center. The simulated assailants will use blank ammunition in the facility to replicate the sounds and smells of a shooting event.
On the day of the exercise, the Soldier Support Center will conduct business as normal. Patrons should be aware of the exercise and will be asked to participate in the exercise to validate the effectiveness of the Emergency Action Plan for the facility.
During the exercise, there will be a short delay in services as the staff react to the active shooter. Customers not wanting to participate in the exercise should schedule appointments later in the day.
Exercise planners anticipate several road closures during the exercise from Sustainment Avenue and Clarke Avenue to 13th Street and Clarke Avenue. Vehicle traffic will be rerouted to avoid the exercise location.
The goal of the exercise is to evaluate the installation response effort for an emergency incident occurring on post.
Exercise signage will be placed near the exercise location.
On Aug. 20, please do not call 911 unless there is an actual, real-world emergency. Doing so will only cause confusion and disrupt the exercise.
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