Eastern Air Defense Sector To Hold Active Shooter Drill

The Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome will be conducting an active shooter exercise on Thursday from 9:00 to noon.

The exercise will evaluate the unit's response to a gunman at the facility.

The Rome Police and Fire Departments and Oneida County Emergency Center will also participate in the exercise.

Activities will take place within the enclosed facility at EADS and will not involve the public.

Officials say businesses located in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park may notice emergency vehicles responding during the exercise.