The Wake Forest Police Department, Wake Forest Fire Department, Wake County Emergency Medical Services and first responders from several neighboring communities will participate in a routine training exercise on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. The exercise will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m.
During the training, a portion of South Taylor Street will be closed from East Wait Avenue to just beyond Town Hall. As a result, the lower portion of East Jones Avenue will not be accessible from South Brooks Street. Please note: The Wake Forest Farmers Market, located along the Elm Avenue end of South Taylor, will not be affected and will operate according to its normal schedule of 8 a.m.-noon.
In addition, several emergency vehicles and personnel will be on site throughout the exercise. Their presence will be part of the training scenario and no cause for alarm.
Finally, sounds resembling small arms gunfire may be heard during the exercise. Such sounds will be part of the training scenario and will not be cause for alarm.
For more information about the August 30 training exercise, email Wake Forest Fire Department Battalion Chief Ed Barrett at ebarrett@wakeforestnc.gov.