Mass. public figures react on social media to Brussels attacks
Governor Charlie Baker said there is no credible threat to public transit systems or airports here in Massachusetts.
Explosions in the main airport and a subway shook Brussels on Tuesday, killing at least 26 and injuring dozens. At least one of the explosions was likely caused by a suicide bomber.
The Twitter accounts of local public figures—including Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker—expressed their condolences.
My thoughts & prayers are w/ the people of #Brussels as they recover from the horrific attacks on their city. #Boston stands strong with you
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) March 22, 2016
Baker expressed his sadness and said that, while there has been no credible threat made towards Massachussetts, security has been “strengthened” around its public transportation systems and airports.
I am deeply saddened to learn of this AM's deadly attacks in #Brussels & my thoughts & prayers go out to the victims & their loved ones. 1/3
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) March 22, 2016
While there has been no credible threat to MA, security has been strengthened for our public transit systems and airports. 2/3
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) March 22, 2016
MA law enforcement & homeland security teams cont to work w federal partners to share & analyze all available intelligence information. 3/3
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) March 22, 2016
City Councilor Matt O’Malley had a straightforward message:
Boston loves #Brussels.
— Matt O'Malley (@MattOMalley) March 22, 2016
U.S. Representative for Massachusetts Seth Moulton condemned the attacks:
I strongly condemn the tragic attacks in Brussels this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) March 22, 2016
The Arlington Police Department showed support for those in law enforcement:
Thoughts & prayers are with the people of Brussels and our brothers and sisters in law enforcement. #staysafe https://t.co/rSJkKBZvI6
— Arlington Police (@ArlingtonMAPD) March 22, 2016
The Bourne Police Department spoke of standing united:
No matter your political view, we stand here as a nation united against terrorism. Whether overseas or within our own…
Posted by Bourne Police Department on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
And local fire departments extended prayers:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Brussels. #ifyouseesomethingsaysomething
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) March 22, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers are with the people of #Brussels. #prayersforBrussels
— Boston Fire Fighters (@LOCAL_718) March 22, 2016
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