All clear given after Naval Base Guam on lockdown for three hours

Naval Base Guam's main gate off Route 1 Marine Corps Drive was closed and a line of cars were backed up outside as no one was allowed access following a bomb threat the Navy received at 12:15 Wednesday afternoon. 

Those living and working on the southern military installation were forced to shelter in place.

This message alert even sent to them stating the security forces were the ones who got the call and that officials were securing the Coast Guard buildings and multiple barracks following the threat. 

An explosive ordnance disposal team and other emergency responders were activated to both locations to assess the threat. 

By 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, the Navy posted on social media that information for pick up of students at the base's elementary and middle schools would be announced after the all clear was given. 

About half an hour later, the Navy announced the all clear, lifting the shelter in place, and reopening the main gate and back gate of the base. 

Still, Naval Base employees and residents were asked to remain clear of the buildings and nearby areas as authorities continue to investigate.

Attached below is a press release from Naval base Guam:

PRESS RELEASE Release 24-011

Naval Base Guam Lifts Shelter in Place, Resumes Normal Operations

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 25, 2024) – Effective 5:30 p.m., Sept. 25, U.S. Naval Base Guam resumed normal operations following a bomb threat made earlier today.

At approximately 12:15 p.m., a bomb threat was made to facilities located onboard the installation.

NBG employees, residents, and patrons were immediately instructed to Shelter in Place and remain indoors. The main gate was also secured.

Security Forces, emergency responders, and Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile units were activated. Several buildings onboard NBG were evacuated and searched.

At 3:05 p.m., Sept. 25, NBG lifted Shelter in Place. However, an investigation continued at Barracks 1, 2, and 3. That investigation yielded negative results.

Following a full scale search of affected buildings, officials found no evidence to substantiate the threat. An “all clear” alert was issued to the installation at 5:30 p.m.

“We treat all bomb threats seriously,” said NBG Commanding Officer Capt. John Frye. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we executed pre-planned responses out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety and security of the installation and its people.”