Residents in parts of Greensboro may notice a heavy emergency response presence and hear simulated gunfire on several days this month as Guilford County Emergency Services and numerous partner agencies conduct active assailant training exercises.
According to Guilford County Emergency Services, the multi-agency exercises have been taking place on May 6 and May 7, and the exercises will continue on May 20 and May 21 in the area around Maple Street and Vine Street in Greensboro.
County officials stated that the exercises involve Guilford County Emergency Services, area law enforcement agencies, city and county fire departments, Guilford Metro 911 and Guilford Technical Community College.
The training scenarios are scheduled to take place during normal business hours and will occur largely inside structures in the area.
Officials said the coordinated exercises are intended to help ensure that responders from multiple agencies can work together effectively during a real-world emergency.
Residents near the exercise area should expect to see a large number of emergency vehicles and personnel on the scheduled training dates. According to county officials, people in the area may also hear simulated gunfire and other sounds associated with the exercises.
County leaders emphasized that the activity is only a training exercise and doesn’t represent an actual threat to the public.
Officials also stated that signs alerting the public to the exercises will be posted around the area on training days.
