Brussels Terrorist Attacks: California Officials React

The California law enforcement community, along with local government officials, took to social media today to mourn those killed and express support for those affected by brutal terror attacks at the international airport and a subway station in Brussels, Belgium that left at least 34 people dead and many more injured.

“California stands with the people of Belgium on this difficult day,” California Governor Edmund Brown said in a release this morning, “We extend our prayers and condolences to all of those impacted by this latest round of terrorist assault.”

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office, still recovering from a shooting massacre in December that left fourteen people dead and another 21 were wounded, tweeted their support this morning.

East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement following today’s attacks:

“I stand with the people of Belgium and mourn the loss of life,” Swalwell said. “Today’s attacks, on a 183-year ally and the host country to NATO, must not paralyze us with fear or go unanswered.

“This attack has an ISIS signature we've seen before,” Swalwell added. “They clearly are determined to plan and strike our allies across Europe, but have also demonstrated a reach that inspires lone wolves to attack us at home. We must not live in fear and should go about our regular activities, but our military must continue to pound ISIS in Iraq and Syria while our law enforcement and intelligence communities aggressively investigate all threats and leads at home.”

San Ramon Police tweeted about the attacks this morning.

California airports have reported heightened security measures and police presence, although there have been no delays due to the Brussels attacks. Menlo Park-based Facebook has activated their applications to help users find loved ones in the area near the attacks.

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Solidary and support from all over California continued to pour throughout the morning.