Hassan: NH is Working to Ensure Emergency Preparedness

CONCORD, NH — In the wake of numerous terrorist attacks on American soil in the past few days, state officials are telling the public that they are working with local law enforcement and first responders ensure that everyone is prepared for any kind of emergency that may occur in New Hampshire. Gov. Maggie Hassan’s office released a statement saying that she and members of the New Hampshire Department of Safety and the New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) were coordinating with local officials in the wake of incidents in New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

“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,” 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.”

Hassan and HSEM held calls with state public safety officials and with local public safety officials – including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs – throughout the day yesterday. In addition, HSEM and other state public safety officials remain in close contact with the FBI and emergency management officials from other states.

According to press reports, including a report on WMUR-TV, none of the incidents this weekend have any connection to New Hampshire. But it doesn’t mean officials won’t work to be prepared, especially with upcoming fall events, like the New England 300 this weekend at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

“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.”

As always, officials are requesting that anything out of the ordinary be reported to law enforcement. If you see something, say something. For more information about emergency preparedness including weather events and power outages, visit ReadyNH.org.