Governor Hassan, State Public Safety Officials Coordinating with Local Communities to Ensure Emergency Preparedness

Statement

Continuing efforts to maintain public safety following apparent acts of terrorism in New York City, New Jersey and Minnesota over the weekend, Governor Maggie Hassan, the Department of Safety and New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) are coordinating with local officials to protect New Hampshire citizens and ensure emergency preparedness at events across the state.

"Since the apparent acts of terrorism over the weekend, we have been working closely with federal and local public safety officials to ensure emergency preparedness across the state," Governor Hassan said. "There continues to be no known or immediate threat to the people of New Hampshire, but we will continue to exercise extra vigilance and the State will work with local authorities as needed to provide additional resources. As we approach a weekend full of events and activities that represent so much that New Hampshire has to offer, I continue to urge all of our citizens that if they see something, say something to the appropriate law enforcement authorities."

"While some enforcement activities will be visible, others will go unnoticed," HSEM Director Perry Plummer said. "Whether you see law enforcement or not, rest assured that the significant resources available to the State are being used to keep residents and visitors safe in New Hampshire."

Throughout the day, Governor Hassan and HSEM have held calls with state public safety officials and with local public safety officials including law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and EMTs. In addition, HSEM and other state public safety officials remain in close contact with the FBI and emergency management officials from other states.

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