Sandra: The following is the message I received in my agency email today.
March 27, 2002
This Public Announcement is being issued to alert U.S.
citizens because of a possible threat to U.S. citizens in
the cities of Venice, Florence, Milan and Verona on Easter
Sunday from extremist groups. This Public Announcement
expires on April 25, 2002.
As stated in the Department of State's Worldwide Caution
dated March 17, 2002, the U.S. Government continues to
receive credible reports that extremists are planning
additional terrorist actions against U.S. interests. The
U.S. Government has learned that a possible threat exists to
U.S. citizens in the cities of Venice, Florence, Milan and
Verona on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002, from extremist
groups.
These groups do not distinguish between official and
civilian targets. Civilian targets may include facilities
where Americans and the general public are usually known to
congregate or visit, such as clubs, restaurants, places of
worship, schools or outdoor recreation events. Americans
should increase their security awareness and avoid large
crowds.
Read the article at:
<a href="http://travel.state.gov/italy_announce.html">
Public Announcement - Italy (via PS Inform)</a>
http://travel.state.gov/italy_announce.html
Rome is not mentioned as a target. Can you reach your dad just to assure yourself?
