As the day continues in Manchester, England, people are trying to come to grips with the horrific explosion that killed 22 and injured 19 people at an Ariana Grande concert.
- Orlando stands with the UK, says Buddy Dyer
- State politicians tweet out their reactions to terror attack
- Greater Manchester Police release phone number to call about missing loved ones
And many are leaning on social media as they try to locate their loved ones.
The fan base for Grande is a mostly young demographic, so many of the people involved are children and teenagers. Some were at the concert without parents, leaving families frantically searching for answers. People have been using the hashtag #ManchesterMissing to spread pictures of their lost loved ones online.
Facebook has activated its safety check feature so you can see if anyone you know was in the affected area and if they're safe.
The Greater Manchester Police have also issued a number to call for people concerned about their loved ones to call. That number is: 0161 856 9400.
Grande reached out online, tweeting:
broken.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
Local leaders are also reaching out.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio tweeted this:
Our prayers are with the people of Manchester.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) May 23, 2017
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said Orlando stands in solidarity with the UK.
Saddened to read about the tragedy at the concert in Manchester. Orlando stands in solidarity with the people of the UK.
— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) May 23, 2017
U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy tweeted this:
My heart breaks for all those families affected by the Manchester bombing, and is filled with gratitude for the brave first responders.
— Rep Stephanie Murphy (@RepStephMurphy) May 23, 2017
And Clearwater Congressman Gus Bilirakis said:
My prayers are with the young & innocent lives taken tonight, and with the entire city of Manchester.
— Gus Bilirakis (@RepGusBilirakis) May 23, 2017
President Donald Trump offered his message to the people of the UK:
We stand in absolute solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/X6fUUxxYXE
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2017