I was just thinking that you might want to make this sticky, so people read this and are careful in the next few days!
Original link: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20011011/u...high_alert.html

By JOHN SOLOMON, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a stark warning, the FBI (news - web sites) said Thursday it has received information there may be additional terrorist attacks inside the United States or abroad in the next several days.

The bureau said its information does not identify specific targets, but it has asked local police to be on the highest alert and for all Americans to be wary of suspicious activity.

``Certain information, while not specific as to target, gives the government the reason to believe that there may be additional terrorist attacks within the United States and against U.S. interests overseas over the next several days,'' the FBI said in its warning.

``The FBI has again alerted all local law enforcement to be on the highest alert and we call on all people to immediately notify the FBI and local law enforcement of any unusual or suspicious activity,'' it said.

The statement provided no additional information.

Justice Department (news - web sites) spokeswoman Mindy Tucker said the department had received new intelligence within the past few days about a potential attack and decided to alert the public as well as law enforcement agencies.

``We realize the importance of the public accurately understanding the kinds of alerts we are sending out to law enforcement,'' said Tucker.

She said since Sept. 11 the FBI has sent law enforcement agencies five or six alerts. One that urged extra security and vigilance over crop-dusting operations was eventually made public.

Attorney General John Ashcroft (news - web sites) has also warned Americans about possible attacks in retaliation for the U.S.-led bombing campaign in Afghanistan (news - web sites).

``We asked everyone to be on the highest alert and we're asking everyone to do that again,'' said Tucker. She added, in words similar to Ashcroft's this week, ``Americans should go on with their lives, there's no reason people should live in panic.''

It was the FBI's second request this week that law enforcement move to its highest state of alert. The first was on Sunday.

Thursday's statement was the first to suggest attacks might occur within several days.

Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI Director Robert Mueller have said they intend to alert Americans to any credible threats about future terrorist plans.

In recent days, the FBI has asked supervisors of water supplies, nuclear and electric power plant operators, owners of crop dusters and drivers of hazardous waste trucks among others to increase security to ward off attacks.

``We are working to do everything possible and we would enlist the help of citizens in that,'' Ashcroft said earlier Thursday, before the FBI warning was issued

 

Lots of EMails and such have gone around quoting upcoming possible problems around Halloween, etc. Some may be hoaxes altogether, but I think at a time like this, we need to be careful ALWAYS, not just for a short period of time.

I will Stick this one for you, sure.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Siper2
[B]Lots of EMails and such have gone around quoting upcoming possible problems around Halloween, etc.

 

And here I am, flying from SFO to ATL tomorrow. fun.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by pellisS2k
[B]And here I am, flying from SFO to ATL tomorrow.

 

I am sorry, but I have to over ride siper2 sticking this thread. I realize it is important.

I am unsticking this thread and moving it to OT with a redirect.

 

Agreed. Otherwise we'll end up with a stickie for every report that comes out and, to be sure, there will be very, very many.

 

I've been noticing a great amount of CYA from our intelligence community leading to a great deal of public anxiety. Any chance this is more of the same?

 

I would like to use the sticky note option for s2000 related stuff only. If you feel a sticky note is required please pm an admin or moderator.