The City of Katy and Katy Mills conducted a full-scale simulated active threat training on October 18 at Katy Mills Mall, 5000 Katy Mills Cir., Katy.

The exercise began at 6 p.m. and lasted until approximately 10: p.m. The public is advised that this was only a training exercise, not a real emergency. The drill was scheduled in advance and is not in response to any current threat.

The exercise tested emergency response plans and coordination among Katy Public Safety departments, mall personnel, and law enforcement partners. The scenario included volunteer role players and emergency vehicles on site to help simulate realistic conditions. To ensure safety and limit disruptions, the public was asked to avoid the training area during the exercise. Residents. Visitors to the mall area may have seen an increased presence of police, fire, and EMS units in the vicinity during the event.

Katy Mills conducts annual safety exercises and training as part of its ongoing commitment to public safety, a spokesperson for the City of Katy said. The mall’s security program is Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Safety Act Certified, recognizing its efforts to enhance preparedness and safeguard the public.