Agencies across North Texas are participating in a three-day emergency response training exercise this week.
The training exercise, which will take place from Oct. 27-29, is called MetroX and will involve police and fire departments, emergency medical services, hospitals, school districts, dispatch centers, emergency managers and city officials across North Texas.
During the training exercises, residents may hear simulated gunfire, emergency vehicles and increased first responder activity near the training exercise locations.
“MetroX is one of the largest regional exercises coordinated by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Emergency Preparedness Department and regional public safety teams,” NCTCOG Executive Director Todd Little said. “This will help test our systems, plans and capabilities to ensure we are ready as a region for any large incident or disaster.”
