The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Park Police will conduct a large-scale simulated emergency response and disaster training exercise on May 31, 2026, within Jones Beach State Park. The training will focus on coordination and emergency response during several simulated scenarios.
The public should be advised that a noticeable increase in law enforcement and emergency services presence will be visible throughout the exercise near field 5 within Jones Beach State Park. The emergency management exercise will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. on May 31, 2026. The exercise will involve personnel from Park Police, New York State Police, Nassau County Police, Wantagh Fire Department, and operational staff from Jones Beach State Park. Additionally, representatives from other federal, state, and local agencies will be involved in support of and coordination with exercise operations.
The area around Jones Beach Field 5 will be closed to the public. All area traffic will be alerted to the exercises at all entry points into the park. Weapons used during training exercises are incapable of firing a live duty round.
Park Police are seeking volunteers age 18 and older to portray park visitors from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Individuals under 18 who are enrolled in an auxiliary, explorer, or similar youth program may volunteer with parental consent. Volunteers will need to provide a signed volunteer service agreement at the time of service. A copy is available at parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/VolunteerService AgreementEnglish.pdf. Please send completed volunteer agreements and questions concerning volunteers to ParksEmergencyMgmt-Exercises@parks.ny.gov. Refreshments will be available.
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