Governor Provides Update on Maine Homeland Security
Governor Provides Update on Maine Homeland Security
AUGUSTA - Following news of the bombing in London, England, Governor Baldacci visited the Maine Emergency Management Agency and participated in a conference call organized by federal Department of Homeland Security officials. Upon his return to the State House, the Governor provided an update on the security situation in Maine. His remarks follow.
"As Governor, I want to say that I am outraged by the terrorist events that have occurred in London. Here in Maine, we are deeply saddened by this cowardly act of terrorism.
"This morning, and after hearing the news from London, I met with Maine's Emergency Management Agency in Augusta. While there, I participated in a 50-state conference call regarding plans by the Department of Homeland Security.
"Shortly before noon, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced an increase the terror alert from "yellow" to "orange" for the nation's mass transit systemincluding passenger rail, bus and subway systems.
"The threat level was not raised for the nation's airports.
"Overall, the nation's terror alert will remain at "yellow."
"The Department of Homeland Security reports that there is no evidence of similar threats in the United States.
"This is not a time to be anxious, but instead vigilant.
"I'll continue monitoring the events as they unfold."
This afternoon, the Governor learned that MEMA has been in contact with the major cities in Maine and they have no significant events to report.
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