Navy Military Exercises in April

LW residents may hear and see an increase in law enforcement activities at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station throughout the month of April as base personnel take part in a series of security exercises.

On April 7 and 9 waterborne security boat drills are scheduled to take place in Anaheim Bay. The drills may include the use of role players and blank machine gun fire, which can sound like actual gunshots from a distance.

On April 14 and 28 landbased security exercises are planned. These drills may cause increased traffic, delays in base access, and temporary gate closures. The station’s “Giant Voice” loudspeaker and alarm system may also be used.

The exercises are not in response to any specific threat, but are part of regularly scheduled training activities.

—Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station