Public Safety Officer Lakesha Coleman takes a call at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s public safety base during the fire drill.
The emergency scenario simulated a kitchen fire in one of the employee break rooms. The alarm was sounded at 9 a.m., the building was evacuated, and the drill was ended just over five minutes later. This exercise demonstrated how convention center staff can assist our guests in the event of an emergency evacuation.
“We’re happy with the performance of the Convention Center staff during the fire drill,” said Mark Kaufman, Director of Public Safety for the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. “Our preparedness in emergency situations is a priority for us as we continue to assist first responders in any way we can.”
In May, the New Orleans Fire Department toured safety-critical areas of the convention center to become familiar with its fire prevention, detection, and emergency response initiatives. This fire drill is yet another step in the convention center’s long-standing initiative to keep its guests and staff safe.
