Access to the base was halted for about three hours.
Things are back to normal at Naval Station Everett following a gate closure and shelter in place order earlier today. Here’s the word from base officials.
– At approximately 9:40 a.m. Naval Station Everett security forces responded to reports of a suspicious package on base.
UPDATE: Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) specialists have inspected the package and determined that it was not a threat.
The Navy takes all threats seriously.
The base has relaxed from the order to shelter in place.
Normal business operations are being resumed.
Check the Naval Station Everett Facebook page for future base status at https://www.facebook.com/NavalStationEverett.
October 12, 2022
Everett