Valparaiso, IN – The Porter County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents that its Bomb Squad will be conducting a training exercise today near the Porter County Expo Center, and people in the area may hear loud noises throughout the day.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the drills are part of routine preparedness training for the department’s Explosive Disposal Unit. The agency emphasized there is no public threat and that the activity is strictly controlled practice to maintain readiness for emergency response situations.
The department posted the notice early Wednesday morning to prevent alarm from nearby residents or businesses who may hear explosions or see emergency vehicles in the area. The Expo Center, located just east of Valparaiso, is often used for county training and public safety demonstrations.
Officials encouraged the public not to call 911 about the noises unless they observe unusual activity unrelated to the training.
Residents can follow the Porter County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook for further updates on countywide training events and public safety alerts.
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