The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday allowing him to take temporary emergency powers as the crisis involving Haitian migrants continues.

Springfield has received more than 30 bomb threats after claims, perpetuated by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, that illegal Haitian immigrants were stealing and eating pets and geese. The city of 60,000 has seen an influx of 20,000 Haitian immigrants during the Biden administration.

“Ensuring the safety of Springfield’s residents is our top priority,” Mayor Rob Rue said in a statement, according to Spectrum News. “We are addressing these threats with the seriousness they warrant and are taking immediate steps to ensure the security of both our community and our employees. Our commitment to preventing harm is unwavering.”

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