Washington, May 23 (RHC)-- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has stepped up security measures around the United States following the bombing attack at a pop concert in the UK. 

The agency announced that it would take extra security measures in music halls and other large gatherings.  A spokesman for the DHS said that the public "will experience increased security around public places and events as officials take additional precautions.” 

U.S. officials also advised American citizens around the concert arena in Manchester to practice extra vigilance and contact the U.S. embassy in London to get help. 

According to the Department of Homeland Security, there is information that the Daesh (ISIL) terror group reportedly issued a warning against the U.S., threatening American citizens with similar attacks.