drills

State and local officials in Connecticut are preparing for any disasters that could arise during the upcoming election. On Wednesday, hundreds participated in drills to practice their response.

Members of the Coast Guard and ferry operators teamed up with about 100 Suffolk County police officers for an active shooter exercise on the ferry, and at the terminal in Port Jefferson.

Emergency workers in New Haven have been participating in a drill, where they practice responding to a staged disaster. New Haven is one of 12 major…