At least 32 people have died and more than 200 have been injured in explosions in Brussels’ airport and train system that ISIS has claimed responsibility for. Three explosions occurred at 8 am local time (2 am Central time). Belgium responded by raising its terror alert level to the highest level, and security has been stepped up across Europe as well.

In response, US cities and airports have increased security. President Obama addressed the attacks from Cuba, saying, “We will do whatever is necessary to support our friend and ally Belgium.”

Nora Ventriglia is a student who lives in Maasmechelen, Belgium, an hour outside of Brussels. She first overheard news of the attacks at school and later online.

“I heard some teachers talk about it in the hallway but didn’t think much of it at first, but then I checked my Facebook and it was full with news about Brussels,” Ventriglia said. “I was in shock and was really upset about it, I was also worried because a lot of people I know live in Brussels.”

Ventriglia’s school has also increased security.

“They are hiring extra people to make sure nobody leaves or enters the school property,” Ventriglia said.

She also believes that the US should respond with support, while the role of the Belgian government is to inform the citizens.

“[The US] can’t do much at the moment, their support is honestly enough,” Ventriglia said. “[The Belgian government] should calm the people and try to inform us as much as possible about anything that’s happening.”

Ventriglia says that these attacks could happen to any country and that her national pride has not increased in their wake.