Metro to host emergency exercise at Eisenhower office building in Alexandria

Metro’s Integrated Command and Communications Center (MICC) in coordination with the Metro Transit Police Department will be conducting an emergency response exercise on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eisenhower office building located at 2401 Mill Rd. in Alexandria.

The exercise is designed to simulate a real emergency. People in the area may notice an increased number of emergency vehicles responding to the building. Please be advised this is just a drill.

First responders and Metro staff will test their ability in a rapid response involving an improvised explosive device. The exercise will evaluate response coordination and communication between on-scene responders, Metrorail operations staff, Metro Transit Police, and support personnel.

There will be no impact to rail or bus service during the exercise.

 For additional information on weekend rail service go towmata.com/weekend.