JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: The MOSH reached out to Action News Jax to confirm that the online threat made was false.
Once learning of the possible threat, the Museum evacuated from the building in cooperation with JSO and JFRD. An all-clear was issued shortly after a brief investigation.
Here is the full statement released by the MOSH: “On Friday afternoon, the Museum of Science & History (MOSH) received a false and malicious threat on social media. MOSH’s first priority is always the safety of its visitors and staff. Upon receiving the threat, the Museum immediately implemented its safety protocol, including evacuation of the building. JSO and JFRD responded quickly to assess the situation. The Museum was deemed safe and the all-clear was issued shortly after. We are endlessly grateful for the bravery and professionalism of the JSO, JFRD and the City of Jacksonville employees who assisted us in resolving this issue promptly and professionally. The Museum will operate under normal business hours this weekend, including moving forward with the scheduled On in the Dome event on Friday evening. We thank you for your support, understanding, and cooperation, today and always. We’ll see you soon!”
Original: Authorities are investigating “an online threat” to the Museum of Science & History on Jacksonville’s Southbank.
According to a statement from the museum’s spokesperson, visitors and staff were evacuated.
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Here is the statement in full:
“On Friday afternoon, Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History (MOSH) received an online threat. MOSH’s first priority is always the safety of its visitors and staff. Upon receiving the threat, the Museum immediately implemented its safety protocol, including evacuation of the building. We are currently working with JSO and other emergency agencies to assess the situation. We will provide an update as soon as we have more information.”
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