LNG report concerns Long Beach residents

A new report on LNG safety from Sandia National Laboratory has stirred concern among local activists over the security of the Port of Long Beach.

"Anti-LNG activists viewed the report as confirmation of their concerns. They've long argued that the port is already a terrorist target before adding another potentially hazardous site.

'And the site-specific aspects of Long Beach could make it worse,' said local LNG opponent Bry Myown. 'They're holding out that the probability is low, but the probability here has to be seen as much higher.' Giles, meanwhile, said the site will be safe.

'I don't think we ought to talk about probability. We ought to talk about safety,' he said. 'The site is a small area. Only the container ships from Hanjin and the Navy and Sea Launch have access there. It's not easy to get in there and do something.'"