Chicago Nationwide Homeland Safety Convention train of simulated gunfire, explosions happen downtown – NBC Chicago

These spending time in downtown Chicago Wednesday afternoon can anticipate a big police and hearth presence as a part of a public security train and simulation, a launch from the Chicago Workplace of Emergency Administration and Communications mentioned Wednesday.

As a part of the 2023 Nationwide Homeland Safety Convention happening in Chicago, a number of “first responder” demonstrations, together with a “dwell water rescue incident” in addition to an “lively menace response incident,” are scheduled to happen at 1:15 p.m. on the Chicago River simply west of the Columbus Bridge Drive, officers mentioned.

Chicago Fireplace Division Air Sea Rescue helicopters, marine items, boats and Chicago Police Division SWAT and particular features groups are set to take part within the demonstration, the discharge added.

“Count on simulated gunfire and explosions,” a public security alert from town despatched to cell gadgets mentioned. “Keep away from space from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Dr., and East Wacker to North Water St., together with the Riverwalk.”

In accordance with officers, East Wacker Drive between Stetson and Columbus will likely be closed till 4 p.m. Wednesday.

The 2023 Nationwide Homeland Safety Convention, which runs by way of Thursday, for the primary time, is being hosted in Chicago, the discharge goes on to say.

“The (NHSC) yearly brings collectively professionals in Homeland Safety, Legislation Enforcement, Fireplace Rescue, EMS, and Emergency Administration,” the discharge mentioned. “They embody officers in all ranges of presidency businesses, nonprofit businesses, enterprise homeowners, universities, and determination makers to study rising developments in homeland safety, public security, and emergency administration in addition to the flexibility to showcase and see the brand new gear and know-how obtainable to help their mission.”