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MacDill AFB Threat: Shelter-in-Place Order Issued
18 Mar
Summary
- Military families received shelter-in-place messages on base.
- All base gates were closed during the security incident.
- The threat to MacDill Air Force Base has since been cleared.
On Wednesday around 11 a.m., military families at MacDill Air Force Base began receiving urgent shelter-in-place messages. In response to a reported threat against the installation, base officials initiated lockdown procedures, closing all gates to traffic. As a precautionary measure, the base clinic was also evacuated during the security incident.
MacDill AFB announced on social media that the shelter-in-place order was in effect due to a threat. Officials emphasized that all threats are taken seriously and appropriate measures were implemented to ensure the safety and security of everyone on base. Specific security details were not disclosed at the time. Later, officials confirmed the threat had been cleared, expressing gratitude for the patience and cooperation of all personnel. The base reiterated its commitment to prioritizing installation safety and security.
