http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel01/skyfall.htm

For Immediate Release October 11, 2001 Washington D.C. FBI National Press Office

Certain information, while not specific as to target, gives the government 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 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.

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-- Anonymous, October 11, 2001

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FBI Issues Terror Strikes Warning By JOHN SOLOMON : Associated Press Writer Oct 11, 2001 : 4:28 pm ET

WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a stark warning, the FBI 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.

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.

-- Anonymous, October 11, 2001

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OG and Maggie, You two are going to have to quit trying to post first :)

My concern about all of these warnings is like the little boy that cried wolf one too many times - no one will listen when it is really important. I know I have started to tune them out.

-- Anonymous, October 11, 2001

I'm with you on the wolf syndrome. But this time they were specific about the time period. W0on't keep me from an estate sale in the morning!

-- Anonymous, October 11, 2001

This morning 3 Palestinians were arrested at a water treatment plant in Hudson NY. The 3 men said they were there to take pictures of the sunrise!!!

-- Anonymous, October 11, 2001

I scheduled a dental appointment first thing in the morning for my crown seating and a cleaning. My dentist is just down the street. I hope the war holds off until I finish that project. I really wouldn't like to go much longer with this temporary.

-- Anonymous, October 11, 2001