Illinois Air National Guard 183rd to conduct exercise with Springfield emergency responders

SPRINGFIELD, IL (08/04/2017) (readMedia)-- The 183rd Wing will conduct an active shooter exercise with local first responders designed to enhance cooperation between agencies during an active shooter scenario.

WHO:

• The Illinois Air National Guard

• Springfield Police Department

• Springfield Fire Department

• Sangamon County Sherriff’s Office

• Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management

• Illinois Emergency Management Agency

• Other state and federal offices
WHAT:

 • An active shooter exercise with local first responders

• The exercise is designed to enhance cooperation between agencies during an active shooter scenario
WHEN: Friday August 04, 2017 at 02:00PM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: 183rd Wing
3101 J.David Jones Pkwy
Springfield, Illinois 62707
NOTES:

Media is not invited to cover this event, this advisory is for information purposes only.

 • Neighbors of the 183rd Wing and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport can expect notification announcements on public address systems and heavy traffic

• Police and fire departments will be on the base.