The State Department warned U.S. citizens on Tuesday to avoid public transportation in Brussels, after two explosions killed at least 26 people at Brussels’ major airport and a subway station.
State also encouraged people in Brussels to update family members about their status.
Message for U.S. citizens in #Brussels: shelter in place, avoid public transportation. More info: @usembbrussels | https://t.co/HtvvprmlW4
— Department of State (@StateDept) March 22, 2016
Message for U.S. citizens in #Brussels: shelter in place, avoid public transportation. More info: @usembbrussels | https://t.co/HtvvprmlW4
— Department of State (@StateDept) March 22, 2016
State said in a separate tweet that Secretary of State John Kerry has been informed of the “terrorist bombings,” and is closely monitoring the situation. State also tweeted out a message to Belgium:
.@StateDeptSpox: The United States stands with people of Belgium. We are ready to support the investigation as appropriate. #BelgiumAttack
— Department of State (@StateDept) March 22, 2016
The Department of Homeland Security also issued tweets Tuesday saying it is also watching the situation, but DHS stopped short of saying the U.S. was making any security adjustments.
DHS is closely monitoring the unfolding events in #Brussels and we remain in contact with our counterparts in the region.
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) March 22, 2016
DHS will not hesitate to adjust our security posture, as appropriate, to protect the American people. #Brussels
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) March 22, 2016
