PREPARINGFOR

TERRORISM

By Al Mozingowww.firemanager.com

FEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency

Are You Ready?

?A Guide to Citizen Preparedness

The Most Reliable Hazard Awareness and Emergency Education

Information Available

This Guide Focus on the Physical Hazards

There are also emotional effects when under stress:

IrritableFatigue

HyperactiveAngry

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NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGENCIES

TERRORISM

Terrorist Targets

• Military Facilities

• Government Facilities

• Large Cities

• International Airports

• Public Gatherings

• High-Profile Landmarks

Creating Fear Through

• Explosives

• Chemical

• Biological

• Nuclear

Preparing For Terrorism

1. Be Aware of Your Surroundings

2. Report to the Police Unusual Behavior,

Suspicious Packages, and Strange Devices

3. Leave an Area if it Does Not Seem Right

Preparing For Terrorism

4. Be Aware of Exits - Plan to Get Out!

5. Learn First Aid & Get a First Aid Kit

6. Be Familiar With Fire Extinguishers

Preparing for an Explosion

• Know Evacuation Procedures

• Keep Fire Extinguisher in Working Order

• Keep Flashlights, Radio (extra batteries), First Aid Kits available

Bomb Threat

• Get as Much Information as Possible

• Notify the Police and Building Management

• Do Not Touch Any Suspicious Packages

• Clear the Area: Stay Away from Glass Windows and Door

• Do Not Block Exits, Sidewalks, or Streets

Suspicious Packages and Letters

• Unexpected from Someone Unfamiliar

• No Return Address on It

• Marked with “Personal” or “Confidential”

• Strange Odors or Stains

• Protruding Wires or Aluminum Foil

• Unusual Weight, Lopsided or Oddly Shaped

• Inappropriate or Unusual Labeling

Possible Biological or Chemical Agent

• Put the Package or Envelope in a Plastic Bag or Cover it in Some Way

• Leave the Area

• Wash Hands with Soap and Water

• Report the Incident & Notify Police

• Develop a List of People Exposed to the Product

What to Do if there is an Explosion

• Leave the Area / Building

• If there is a Fire:

– Stay Low

– Exit Quickly

– Cover Your Nose and Mouth

• If Trapped:

– Tap on a Pipe

– Use a Whistle if Available

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS

Biological Agents

• Organisms or Toxins that Can Kill or Incapacitate People

• Biological Agents are: – Bacteria

– Viruses

– Toxins

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Preparing for a Chemical or Biological Attack

• Disaster Supply Kit & First Aid

• Radio & Batteries

• Food & Water

• Duct Tape & Scissors

• Plastic Sheeting

• Soap, Water & Bleach

What To Do During a Chemical or Biological Attack

1. Listen to Your Radio

2. If Remaining at Home Turn Off HVAC

3. Seal a Room (10 Sq. Ft./Person = 5 Hours)

4. If Caught Outside:

– Get Up Wind

– Find a Shelter

– Listen to Your Radio

Symptoms of Exposure to Chemicals

» Blurred Vision

» Eye Irritation

» Difficulty Breathing

» Nausea

Decontamination

1. Remove all Clothing (Put in a Plastic Bag)

2. Wash with Soap and Water

3. Remove Contact Lenses

4. Flush Eyes with Lots of Water

5. Wash Face and Hair

6. Change Into Uncontaminated Clothes

7. Proceed to a Medical Facility

Nuclear and Radiological Attack

Nuclear Explosion

Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)

“Dirty Bomb”

What To Do If A Nuclear Attack Occurs

• Find a Shelter

• Listen to the Radio

• Fallout Could be Present for Up To 1 Month and Wind Will Carry it Hundreds of Miles from the Center (80% - 1 Day / 99% - 2 weeks)

• Evacuate to an Unaffected Area Within a Few Days

• Water and Food May be Scarce

Homeland SecurityAdvisory System

Severe - Red

High - Orange

Elevated - Yellow

Guarded - Blue

Low - Green

Low Condition

Low Risk of Terrorist Attack

• Develop a Disaster Plan

• Assemble a Disaster Kit

Guarded Condition

A General Risk of Terrorist Attack

• Hold a Household Meeting

• Develop a Communication Plan

• Apartment Residents - Discuss with Building Manager Steps to Be Taken

• Discuss with People any Special Needs

Elevated Condition

A Significant Risk of Terrorist Attack

• Be Observant of Any Suspicious Activity and Report to the Authorities

• Discuss Plans with Neighbors

• Check with School Officials - Procedure to Reunite Children

High Condition

A High Risk of Terrorist Attack

• Review Preparedness Measures Including Evacuation and Sheltering

• Avoid High Profile or Symbolic Locations

• Exercise Caution when Traveling

Severe Condition

A Severe Risk of Terrorist Attack

• Avoid Public Gathering Places

• Follow Official Instructions About Restrictions to Normal Activities

• Listen to the Radio and TV for Advisories

• Prepare to Evacuate or Shelter-in-Place

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