Office of Mayor Ron Gonzales

 
For Immediate Release                                 
September 11, 2001

Statement by San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales
Regarding Terrorist Attacks in New York and Washington, and
Local concerns in San Jose
9:00 a.m., September 11, 2001

I am profoundly shocked and saddened by the attacks today, and on behalf of the people of San Jose, I share our grief and heartfelt concern for victims and their families, and the affected communities.

Here in San Jose, I encourage all residents to be calm.  We have had no reports at this time regarding any local threats, and our police and fire units are on heightened alert as a precaution.  We have also activated emergency operations centers at City Hall and at San Jose International Airport as a precaution and in response to the FAA shut down of national aviation.

At this time we have not closed any public facilities, and we are in close contact with other police and public safety agencies as these national events unfold.

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