By Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.
Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Guam Governor Eddie Baza Calvo released a special message to the people of Guam according to a press release from Governor Calvo and Guam Homeland Security.
According to Governor Calvo, "Hafa Adai my dear people of Guam.
I know we woke up to media reports of North Korea's talk of revenge on the United States and this so-called new found technology that allows them to target Guam.
I am working with Home;and Security, the Rear Admiral, and the United States to ensure our safety.
I want to reassure the people of Guam that currently there is no threat to our island or the Marianas. I spoke to Joint Region Marianas Commander Rear Admiral Shoshana Chatfield who confirmed this with me.
My Homeland Security Adviser who is in communication with Homeland Security and Department of Defense notes that there is no change in the threat level resulting from North Korea events. HSA George Charfauros reminds us that there are several levels of defense all strategically placed to protect our island and our nation.
Additionally, I have reached out to the White House this morning. An attack or threat to Guam is a threat or attack on the the United States. They have said that America will be defended.
I also want to remind the national media that Guam is American soil and we have 200,000 Americans in Guam and the Marianas. We are not just a military installation.
With that said, I want to ensure that we are prepared for any eventuality. I will be convening the Unified Coordination Group, which includes myself and the Rear Admiral, to discuss the state of readiness of our military and our local first responders.
My office will continue to provide information to our community. What information we are given, we will pass it on to you.
God bless Gaum and God bless the United States of America."
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