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FBI Calls for Energy Sector Vigilance
Author:  National Threat Warning System

INFORMATION DATE: 16 January 2002

NATIONAL THREAT WARNING SYSTEM

TERRORIST THREAT ADVISORY; CALL FOR CONTINUED VIGILANCE.

THE FBI HAS RECEIVED UNCORROBORATED INFORMATION INDICATING THAT TERRORISTS MAY BE USING U.S. MUNICIPAL AND STATE WEB SITES TO OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING LOCAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURES, WATER RESERVOIRS, DAMS, HIGHLY
ENRICHED URANIUM STORAGE SITES, AND NUCLEAR AND GAS FACILITIES.

ALTHOUGH THE FBI POSSESSES NO SPECIFIC THREAT INFORMATION, RECIPIENTS SHOULD REMAIN
VIGILANT TO ANY UNUSUAL ACTIVITY AROUND SUCH FACILITIES.

SHOULD RECIPIENTS RECEIVE OR DEVELOP ANY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS MATTER THEY SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL FBI OFFICE IMMEDIATELY.