07-14-08: Coast Guard and other agencies to participate in training exercise

DATE: July 14, 2008 2:48:59 PM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard

Press Release	Date: July 14, 2008 Contact: Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello (832) 293-1293
COAST GUARD AND OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING EXERCISE
PORT ARTHUR, Texas - The Coast Guard and other local agencies will be participating in the Sabine-Neches Emergency Coordination and Response Exercise from July 15 through July 17 in Beaumont. The exercise will require a multi-jurisdictional inter-agency simulated response to a maritime security threat within the Sabine-Neches regional area. Additionally, the scenario will focus on response and recovery actions associated with the raising and lowering of the Maritime Security Level, prior to and following an incident or threat. This exercise will allow more than 30 agencies to test area maritime security plan compliance, evaluate response and recovery capabilities, and develop lasting working relationships. The following agencies are scheduled to participate in the training exercise: USCG Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur USCG Station Sabine USCG Sector/District Area National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service Federal Bureau of Investigation Customs and Border Protection Joint Terrorism Task Force Beaumont Fire Department Beaumont Police Department City of Port Arthur Fire Department City of Port Arthur Police Department City of Port Neches Fire Department City of Port Neches Police Department Garner Environmental Hardin County Sheriff's Office Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Nederland and Groves Fire Department Nederland and Groves Police Department Orange County Sheriff Motiva Port of Port Arthur Sabine-Neches Area Maritime Security Committee Texas Committee on Environmental Quality Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Emergency Operations Center Austin Texas Parks & Wildlife Texas General Land Office Interested media should contact Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello at (832) 293-1293, at Public Affairs Detachment Houston, for further details on this training exercise. *###* *U.S. Coast Guard - Saving lives since 1790*

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