Title: USA Patriot Act of 2001
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2The United States Secret Service Homeland
Security
- There are some things worth
- DEFENDING
- Your Country is one of them.
3USA Patriot Act of 2001
- Sec. 105.
- Expansion of National Electronic Crime Task Force
Initiative - The Director of the United States Secret
Service shall appropriate actions to develop a
national network of electronic crime task forces,
based on the New York Electronic Crimes Task
Force model, throughout the United States, for
the purpose of preventing, detecting, and
investigating various forms of electronic crimes,
including potential terrorist attacks against
critical infrastructure and financial payment
systems.
4HOMELAND SECURITYEvery American can Help
- The United States Secret Service New
York Electronic Crimes Task Force is providing
this seminar in support of the homeland defense
initiative by providing information to private
citizens and corporations so they may lead their
everyday lives in a safer more productive
environment - Terrorism is the use of force or
violence against persons or property in
violation of the criminal laws of the United
States for purposes of intimidation, coercion or
ransom. Terrorists often use threats of
violence to create fear among the public, to
convince citizens their government is powerless
in preventing attacks and to gain immediate
publicity for their cause - Most Americans are not prepared to deal
with the effects of terrorist attacks. Proper
awareness and education will assist in minimizing
the effects of potential attacks in the future
5Introduction Cont
- The following defensive guidelines have
been prepared to facilitate the preparation in
our schools, corporations, hospitals, religious
properties and any person or group that can
benefit from them. Using this proactive and
systemic approach, Americans will be better
prepared to properly respond to emergency
situations, specifically a terrorist attack.
The guidelines presented here should be used in
conjunction with or to augment previously
existing plans - To have the greatest possible impact on
our communities, we will begin with awareness
and education. Attackers are constantly
searching for new and more lethal types of both
threats and attacks, therefore threat
assessments and building security is a constant
evolutionary process of testing, analyzing and
implementation. Statistics have traditionally
been used to decide where to allocate funds and
resources. This should no longer be the sole
basis for such appropriations
6Introduction Cont
- Topics covered include building
structure, evacuation, relocation, resources
available for assistance, communication, tasking
and responsibilities, and possible emergency
situations to promote critical thinking. The
following guidelines were created for everyone
in their private lives or at their place of
business. Many of the guidelines can be applied
to corporations, schools, hospitals, religious
facilities, nuclear facilities and many other
types of institutions however, it is noted that
some of these facilities are different in many
ways and would therefore require facility
specific surveys - It is important to note that analyzing
vulnerabilities can be done by both the
aggressor and the defender. It is also important
to understand that although your facility may
not be a target there may be terrorist targets
located near your facility
7Planning
- Acts of terrorism are anonymous and without
warning. During an attack, there is no time to
say what should I do? There is no time process
information, reaction must be instant and
correct. There is no room for error. Reaction
must be both planned and practiced.
8Planning Cont
- MENTAL PREPARATION
- Keys to mental preparation Questions /
Responses - The What if? game. Ask yourself what if
the unexpected were to occur? Imagine even the
most outrageous events - How would someone attack my facility?
- Decide the best responses to those events
and visualize reacting in that manner -
9Planning Cont
- PHYSICAL PREPARATION
- Keys to physical preparation
- Be alert and aware of the surrounding area
- Be aware of conspicuous or unusual behavior
- Do not accept packages from strangers
- Do not leave bags unattended
- Learn where emergency exists are located
- Think ahead about how to evacuate a
building, subway or congested public area in a
hurry - Learn where staircases are located
- Be aware of heavy or breakable objects that
could move, fall or break in an explosion
10Planning Cont
- PHYSICAL PREPARATION CONT
- Have disaster supplies on hand in a designated
place on each floor - Several flashlights and extra batteries
- Portable, battery-operated radio and extra
batteries - First-aid kit and manual
- Emergency food and water
- Non-electric can opener
- Essential medicines
- Cash and credit cards
- Sturdy shoes/boots
- Fluorescent tape to rope off dangerous areas
- Several hard hats
- High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) masks
11Planning and our Children
- Although children may not understand the
types of attacks they may face or the
consequences those actions would bring, it is
still possible to help them prepare. Lesson
plans should remind children that they can help
identify someone or something unusual that is out
of place. Fitness exercises that promote teamwork
and buddy systems in response to sudden stimuli
can also promote efficiency in the event of an
evacuation.
12Planning and our Schools
- Every school district should have a plan and
each school within that district should have its
own plan that compliments the districts plan.
The plans should vary depending on the type and
location of the threat /attack (i.e. intruder,
explosive device, and hazardous material,
biological or chemical, radiological,
hostage/kidnapping) and should be inclusive of
potential secondary and tertiary attacks. The
schools plans should include the process to
notify the district and local officials in the
event of an emergency.
13All facilities should have emergency contact
numbers for the following
- Mayor or City Administrator/ City Manager
- Public Information Officer
- Chief of Police
- Fire Chief
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Superintendent of Schools
- School District Risk Manger
- City Building Code Inspector
- City Council Members
- City Geologist
- City Planner
14Contact Numbers Cont
- Coordinator of Roads and Transportation
- Director of Public health
- Director of Public Works
- Superintendent of the Water Treatment
Plant - Superintendent of the Water Department
- Electric Company Emergency
- Telephone Company Emergency Coordinator
- Hospital Safety and Security Manager
- Community Voluntary Organization Chapter
(Red Cross) - Local Poison Control Center
- Other such facilities in your area
15Disaster Supply Check List
16Bomb Threats
- If you receive a bomb threat, get as
much information from the caller as possible
(see SAMPLE BOMBTHREAT CHECKLIST FOR OPERATORS).
Keep the caller on the line and record
everything that is said - Notify the police (911)
- Notify the building management
- After you've been notified of a bomb
threat, do not touch any suspicious packages.
Clear the area around the suspicious package
first and then make all notifications. In
evacuating a building, avoid standing in front
of windows or other potentially hazardous areas.
Do not restrict sidewalk or streets to be used
by emergency officials. Always have an
authority figure meet police or other response
teams
17Bomb Threat Checklist
18Mail The United States Postal Service
- Mail has become a common method of terrorist
attacks. Access to mail couriers should be
restricted as much as possible. The mail should
travel through as little of the facility as
possible before reaching the mail room. Although
the courier may not be an attacker, he/she may be
infected, or may be carrying contaminated mail.
The mail handlers should always wear gloves and
have protective clothing available.
19Mail ContSome signals to look for when viewing
mail
- The package is lopsided
- The package is leaking any type of powder
or fluid - The package has a strange odor
- The writing is badly typed or written
- No return address
- Addressed to title only or incorrect title
- Oily stains or residue
- Discoloration or crystallization on
wrapper - Excessive postage or mailed from a foreign
country - Excessive wrapping, tape or string
- Package is extremely heavy for size
20MailCont
- Rigid envelope
- X-Ray or visual analysis shows possible
components of a detonation or dispersal device - Unexpected foreign mail, air mail, or
special delivery - Mail delivered by anyone other than the
licensed carrier - Restrictive markings on mail such as
Confidential, Personal, Eyes Only, Do Not
X-Ray - Misspellings of common words
21MailWhat to do when such a package is suspected
- Stop! Do not move or handle the item. If
readily available, cover the item with a box,
plastic cover or trash can (only if it is in
very close proximity to the item) - Evacuate the area immediately. Close doors
or section off the suspicious item as
evacuation is executed - Notify local Police bomb squad or Hazardous
Materials authorities only after clearing the
area or building, preferably from a hard-line
phone. - If exposed to unknown substance, remove
contaminated clothing and place in a container
that can be sealed. Wash exposed skin with soap
and water - Move to a safe area, upwind, uphill, and
upstream if feasible - Brief all Hazmat teams or Bomb squads as
they arrive or before telephonically as to the
incident and all people possibly exposed. - Request that the building engineer
immediately turn off the HVAC system, at least
for the floor containing the item
22Improvised Devices
- Different types
- IED Improvised Explosive Device
- IID Improvised Incendiary Device
- ICD Improvised Chemical Device
- IBD Improvised Biological Device
- IND Improvised Nuclear Device
- RDD Improvised Dispersal Device
23REACTIONPreparing for a Building Explosion
- The use of explosives by terrorists can
result in collapsed buildings and fires. People
that live, work or go to school in a multi-level
building can do the following - Be ready to evacuate
- Plan several evacuation routes out of the area
- Find out evacuation plans for your workplace
and your children's schools - Review and practice emergency evacuation
procedures - Know where fire exits are located
- Keep fire extinguishers in working order
- Know where fire extinguishers are located, and
how to use them
24REACTIONPreparing for a Building Explosion
Cont
- Learn first aid
- Contact the local chapter of the American Red
Cross for additional information - Contact your Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC) or local emergency management
office for information about community
response plan - Contact local Police for information regarding
industry and community warning system
and make efforts to include in report to
authorities -
25REACTIONPreparing for a Building Explosion
Cont
- Location of incident?
- Is anyone injured or sick?
- Is there or was there a fire or explosion?
- What type of vehicle or container is involved,
any markings on it? - Has anything spilled?
- What do you see, hear, smell or feel?
- What are the weather conditions, especially if
windy? - Where can responders meet with someone to be
briefed?
26ScenariosIF CAUGHT AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
- If you see an accident, call 9-1-1 or
the local fire department to report its nature
and location as soon as possible. - Some information you want to try to pass
- Location
- Nature of Accident
- Number of patients
- Extent of injuries
- Move away from the accident scene and
help keep others away - Do not walk into or touch any of the
spilled substance. Do not inhale gases, fumes
and smoke. If possible, cover mouth with a wet
cloth while leaving the area - Stay away from accident victims until
the hazardous material has been identified - If applicable, stay upstream, uphill,
upwind from the accident
27ScenariosASKED TO STAY INDOORS "IN-PLACE
SHELTERING"
- Seal house so contaminants cannot enter
- Close and lock windows and doors
- Seal gaps under doorways and windows with
wet towels and duct tape - Seal gaps around window and air
conditioning units, bathroom and kitchen
exhaust fans, and stove and dryer vents with duct
tape and plastic sheeting, wax paper or
aluminum wrap - Close fireplace dampers
- Close off nonessential rooms such as
storage areas, laundry rooms and extra
bedrooms - Immediately after the "in-place
sheltering" announcement is issued, fill up
bathtubs or large containers for an additional
water supply and then turn off the intake valve
to the house.
28ScenariosASSISTING ACCIDENT VICTIMS
- Untrained persons should not attempt to
rescue people who are inside a collapsed
building. Wait for emergency personnel to
arrive - Don't try to care for victims of a
hazardous materials accident until the substance
has been identified and authorities indicate it
is safe to go near victims. Then you can move
victims to fresh air and call for emergency
medical care - Rescuers
- Remove contaminated clothing and shoes and place
them in a plastic bag
29ScenariosASSISTING ACCIDENT VICTIMS Cont
- Cleanse victims that have come in
contact with chemicals by immediately pouring
cold water over the skin or eyes for at least 15
minutes, unless authorities instruct you not to
use water on the particular chemical involved - If gas or vapors could have entered the
building, take shallow breaths through a cloth
or a towel - Avoid eating or drinking any food or
water that may be contaminated - Monitor the Emergency Broadcast System
station for further updates and remain in
shelter until authorities indicate it is safe to
come out
30Scenarios IF YOU ARE TRAPPED IN THE DEBRIS
- Use a flashlight or a glow stick if
available - Stay in your area so that you don't kick
up dust - Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or
clothing - Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers
can hear where you are - Use a whistle if one is available
- Shout only as a last resort shouting
can cause a person to inhale dangerous
amounts of dust
31WeaponsBIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL
Biological Agents infectious microbes or
toxins used to produce illness or death in
people, animals or plants. Biological agents
can be dispersed as aerosols or airborne
particles. Terrorists may use biological
agents to contaminate food or water because
they are extremely difficult to detect.
Chemical Agents A are odorless and tasteless
and are difficult to detect. They can have an
immediate effect (a few seconds to a few
minutes) or a delayed effect (several hours to
several days). They can kill and/or
incapacitate people, as well as destroy
livestock and crops.
32WeaponsBIOLOGICAL AGENTS
- Because biological agents cannot necessarily
be detected and may take time to grow and cause
a disease, it is almost impossible to know that
a biological attack has occurred. Authorities
should instruct citizens a biological attack to
seek shelter where they are and seal the
premises or evacuate immediately. A person
affected by a biological agent requires the
immediate attention of professional medical
personnel. Some agents are contagious, and
victims may need to be quarantined - More information on Bio-terrorism preparedness
and response is available online from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, the
Department of Health and Human Services and the
Center for Disease Control
33WeaponsCHEMICAL AGENTS
- Severity of injuries depends on the type and
amount of the - chemical agent used, and the duration of
exposure. - If a chemical agent attack occurs, authorities
should instruct citizens either to seek shelter
where they are and seal the premises or evacuate
immediately. If authorities are not on site
already or are not nearby you may need to make
that decision on your own. Exposure to
chemical agents can be fatal. Leaving the
shelter to rescue or assist victims can be a
deadly decision.
34WeaponsHAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Hazardous materials are transported on our
roadways, railways and waterways daily, therefore
an accident can occur anywhere at anytime. - Learn the dangers of common place hazardous
materials and have a list of professionals that
can advise on appropriate responses. - Many hazardous materials do not have a taste or
an odor. Some materials can be detected because
they cause physical reactions such as watering
eyes or nausea. Some hazardous materials exist
beneath the surface of the ground and can be
recognized by an oil or foam-like appearance
35Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
- Federal, State and local officials work together
to develop site- specific emergency response
plans for nuclear power plant accidents. These
plans are tested through exercises that include
protective actions for schools and nursing homes
- Contact with authorities should be established
to review current protective reactive measures
(Evacuation procedures will vary depending on
distance and direction from the nuclear facility)
- The plans also delineate evacuation routes,
reception centers for those seeking radiological
monitoring and location of congregate care
centers for temporary lodging - State and local governments, with support from
the Federal government and utilities, develop
plans that include a plume emergency planning
zone with a radius of 10 miles from the plant,
and an ingestion planning zone within a radius
of 50 miles from the plant
36Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Cont
- Residents within the 10-mile emergency planning
zone are regularly disseminated emergency
information materials (via brochures, the phone
book, calendars, utility bills, etc.). These
materials contain educational information on
radiation, instructions for evacuation and
sheltering, special arrangements for the
handicapped, contacts for additional
information, etc Residents should be familiar
with these emergency information materials - Radiological emergency plans call for a prompt
Alert and Notification system. If needed, this
prompt Alert and Notification System will be
activated quickly to inform the public of any
potential threat from natural or man-made
events. This system uses either siren, tone
alert radios, route alerting known as the "Paul
Revere" method, or a combination to notify the
public to tune their radios or television to an
Emergency Alert System station
37Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Cont
- Â
- The EAS stations will provide information and
emergency instructions for the public to follow.
If you are alerted, tune to your local EAS
station which includes radio stations,
television stations, and the cable TV system - Special plans must be made to assist and care
for persons who are medically disabled or
handicapped. If you or someone you know lives
within ten miles of a nuclear facility, please
notify and register with your local emergency
management agency. Adequate assistance will be
provided during an emergency
38Nuclear Power Plant Emergency EMERGENCY
CLASSIFICATION LEVELS
- Preparedness for commercial nuclear power plants
includes a system for notifying the public if a
problem occurs at a plant. The emergency
classification level of the problem is defined
by these four categories - Notification of Unusual Event is the least
serious of the four levels. The event poses no
threat to you or to plant employees, but
emergency officials are notified. No action by
the public is necessary - Alert is declared when an event has occurred that
could reduce the plant's level of safety, but
backup plant systems still work. Emergency
agencies are notified and kept informed, but no
action by the public is necessary
39Nuclear Power Plant Emergency EMERGENCY
CLASSIFICATION LEVELS Cont
- Site Area Emergency is declared when an event
involving major problems with the plant's safety
systems has progressed to the point that a
release of radioactivity into the air or water is
possible, but is not expected to exceed
Environmental Protection Agency Protective Action
Guidelines (PAGs) beyond the site boundary. No
action by the public is necessary - General Emergency is the most serious of the four
classifications and is declared when an event at
the plant causes a loss of safety systems. If
such an event occurs, radiation may be released
that would travel beyond the site boundary.
State and local authorities will take action to
protect the residents living near the plant. The
alert and notification system will be sounded.
People in the affected areas would be advised to
evacuate promptly or, in some situations, to
shelter in place. When the sirens are sounded,
listen to your radio, television and tone alert
radios for site-specific information and
instructions
40Nuclear Power Plant EmergencyIF YOU ARE ALERTED
- Remember that hearing a siren or tone alert
radio does not mean you should evacuate. It
means you should promptly turn to an EAS station
to determine whether it is only a test or an
actual emergency. Tune to your local radio or
television station for information. The warning
siren could mean a nuclear power plant emergency
or the sirens could be used as a warning for
tornado, fire, flood, chemical spill, etc - Do not call 911. Special rumor control numbers
and information will be provided to the public
for a nuclear power plant emergency, either
during the EAS message, in the utilities' public
information brochure, or both - Check on your neighbors
-
41Nuclear Power Plant EmergencyIF YOU ARE
ALERTED Cont
- In a nuclear power plant emergency, you may be
advised to go indoors and, if so, to close all
windows, doors, chimney dampers, other sources
of outside air, and turn off forced air heating
and cooling equipment, etc - Â
- If Advised to Evacuate ?
SEE EVACUATION - Â
- Three Ways to Minimize
Radiation Exposure - Time, Distance, and Shielding
42Nuclear Power Plant EmergencyIF YOU ARE
ALERTED Cont
Time Most radioactivity loses its strength
fairly quickly. Limiting the time spent
near the source of radiation reduces the amount
of radiation exposure you will receive.
Following an accident, local authorities will
monitor any release of radiation and determine
the level of protective actions and when
the threat has passed. Distance The more
distance between you and the source of the
radiation, the less radiation you will
receive. In the most serious nuclear power plant
accident, local officials will likely call
for an evacuation, thereby increasing the
distance between you and the radiation.
43Nuclear Power Plant EmergencyIF YOU ARE
ALERTED Cont
 Shielding Like Distance, the more dense and
heavy the materials between you and the
source of the radiation are, the better. This is
why local officials may advise you to
remain indoors if an accident occurs. In
some cases, the walls in your home or workplace
would be sufficient shielding to protect
you for a short period of time.
44Nuclear Power Plant EmergencyKEEPING INFORMED
- Attend public information meetings.
You may also want to attend post- exercise
meetings that include the media and the public - Contact local emergency management
officials who can provide information about
radioactivity, safety precautions, and state,
local, industry and federal plans - Ask about the hazards radiation may
pose to your family, especially with respect to
young children, pregnant women and the elderly - Ask where nuclear power plants are
located
45Nuclear Power Plant EmergencyKEEPING INFORMED
Cont
- Learn your community's warning systems
- Learn emergency plans for schools, day care
centers, nursing homes-- anywhere family members
might be - Be familiar with emergency information materials
that are regularly disseminated to your home
(via brochures, the phone book, calendars,
utility bills, etc) These materials contain
educational information on radiation,
instructions for evacuation and sheltering,
special arrangements for the handicapped,
contacts for additional information, etc
46Nuclear Power Plant EmergencyIf Advised to
Remain at Home
- Bring pets inside
- Close and lock windows and doors
- Turn off air conditioning, vents, fans
and furnace and seal if feasible - Close fireplace dampers
- Go to the basement or other underground
area - Stay inside until authorities say it is
safe - When Coming In From Outdoors
- Remove clothing and shoes worn outdoors
and seal them in a plastic bag - Shower
47Nuclear Power Plant EmergencySCHOOL
EVACUATIONSParents/Guardians
- If an incident involving an actual
or potential radiological release occurs,
special consideration should be given to the
safety of children - If an emergency is declared,
students in the 10-mile emergency planning zone
will be relocated to designated facilities in a
safe area. Usually, as a precautionary measure,
school children are relocated prior to the
evacuation of the general public - As a parent you can best help your
child/student by making certain that the school
system implements and practices evacuation
policies and procedures
48Nuclear Power Plant EmergencySCHOOL
EVACUATIONS Parents/Guardians Cont
This is especially important for parents not to
rush to the school in an attempt to help or
evacuate their own children. They could in effect
be very detrimental to the organized evacuation.
First, only buses and emergency vehicles should
be traveling in the direction of the school, all
other vehicles should be denied entry for safety
reasons. Second, you may not understand what the
school policies and actions are and may interfere
with their efforts. Third, should you evacuate
anyone from the area, the student may be
considered unaccounted for when an attempt to
relocate is made, possibly causing someone to
re-enter the hot zone and unnecessarily risk
their life.
49Nuclear Power Plant EmergencyFIRST-AID For
Those Properly Trained
- Set up a triage station a safe
distance (will vary depending on the type, size
and area of the attack) from Hot-Zone - Give first-aid where appropriate
- Seriously injured or burned victims
should be transported to professional medical
help immediately - Stay out of damaged buildings
- Return home only after authorities
say it is safe - It is also suggested that before
returning home you seek medical attention. You
may have become contaminated or injured without
realizing it while assisting others - Responding crisis teams will need to
deal with and should understand the stress
created by such incidents on both those affected
directly and indirectly
50Evacuations
- Goal To evacuate a dangerous situation as
quickly and safely as possible - General Guidelines
- Use the stairs to escape
- When evacuating, stay low to the ground
- If possible, cover mouth with a cloth to
avoid inhaling smoke and gases - In a building explosion, get out of the
building as quickly and calmly as possible - If items are falling off of bookshelves
or from the ceiling, get under a sturdy table or
desk - If there is a fire, stay low to the
floor and exit the building as quickly as
possible
51Evacuations Cont
- When approaching a closed door, use the
palm of your hand and forearm to feel the lower,
middle and upper parts of the door. If it is not
hot, brace yourself against the door and open it
slowly. If it is hot to the touch or if smoke
is pouring in around the bottom of the door, do
not open the door-- seek an alternate escape
route - Close doors in each room after escaping
to delay the spread of the fire. Heavy smoke and
poisonous gases collect first along the ceiling.
Stay below the smoke at all times - If you cannot see, attempt to crawl
straight in the direction that you believe your
best exit will be. Do not change directions.
When you find a wall, move along the wall while
maintaining contact with it until you locate an
exit point - DO NOT ANNOUNCE THE EVACUATION OR
SITUATION ON THE INTERCOM. IF A DEVICE IS TO BE
DETONATED ON COMMAND, THE ATTACKER MAY HEAR THE
ANNOUNCEMENT AND DETONATE BEFORE THE AREA IS
CLEARED.
52Evacuations Assignments
- Those assigned to search or determine areas
clear SHOULD - Keep in mind that you know the facility
better than law enforcement officials
therefore, you are likely the most qualified
person for the job - While evacuating each area, move quickly
and carefully. - Upon determining each area clear, mark the
doors/entrances with fluorescent tape or spray
paint and close doors behind you in order to
avoid duplicating efforts. - Attempt to use megaphones to communicate while
evacuating. Although primitive, hard-line phones
prevent efficient movement while evacuating and
handheld radios and cell phones may trigger
Radio Frequency (RF) devices
53EvacuationsAssignmentsCont
- Those assigned to set up perimeter
- It is important to set up a perimeter as
quickly as possible, but first and foremost it
must be set up a safe distance from the threat - Outer perimeter - Keep unauthorized
intruders out. Perimeter should be set up at all
entry points to include parking lots and wooded
areas surrounding schools - Access to school grounds should only be
granted to authorized authorities and
identifiable (be aware of emergency vehicles that
arrive well before known response times)
emergency personnel - When concentration is not on vehicles or
persons attempting to gain entry to grounds,
visually scan rooftops and grounds for secondary
attackers/devices - Inner perimeter - Make sure only
designated personnel re-enter facility - Students and/or faculty should remain
between secure perimeters
54EvacuationsNuclear/Chem-Bio
- IF ASKED TO EVACUATE IN A NUCLEAR OR CHEM-BIO
ATTACK - Stay tuned to a radio or television for
information on evacuation routes, temporary
shelters and procedures - Follow the routes recommended by the
authorities - shortcuts may not be safe. If not
available, remember Time, Distance, Shielding,
and upstream and upwind - Leave immediately
- If you have time, minimize contamination
in the house by closing all windows, shutting
all vents, and turning off attic fans - Have disaster supplies ready to take
with you (car, home, office) - Flash light and extra batteries
- Portable, battery operated radio
- Water
55EvacuationsNuclear / Chem-BioSupplies
- ITEMS TO TAKE WITH YOU contd
- High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) masks
- Fluorescent tape- preferably green and red
- Emergency food and water
- First aid kit and manual
- Cash and credit cards
- Essential medicines
- Sturdy shoes/boots
- Several hard hats
- Towels or rags
- Glow sticks
- Blankets
- Matches
- Other
56EvacuationsNuclear/ Chem-BioTransportation
- Use your own transportation or make
arrangements to ride with a neighbor - Public transportation should be available
for those who have not made arrangements - Keep car windows and air vents closed and
listen to an EAS radio station
57Communication
- Throughout the Evacuation/Relocation process
communication will be crucial in the fight to
survive - A planned and practiced system of communication
must be in place including language (terms) to be
used and any particular order in which people
will speak - Personnel should be instructed not to use
cellular phones until all personnel are clear of
building - While communication between team members is
taking place, someone else must be notifying the
authorities emergency services and in a school
system, the district administration who should
notify other facilities in district and other
pre-designated contacts
58Relocation
- Ideal Logistics
- Primary and secondary relocation sites should be
predetermined - Evacuation route should be cleared before passing
through it - Security should be set up at relocation site
before your arrival - Enough transportation should be available for all
personnel - Personnel should be transported from inside the
secure area - Motorcade should be lead and followed by a police
car - Communication center must be set up at the
relocation site - Transportation vehicles should be checked for the
appropriate drivers
59RECOVERY
- Return home only when authorities say it is safe
- Follow local instructions concerning the safety
of food and water - Clean up and dispose of residue carefully. Follow
instructions from emergency officials concerning
clean-up methods - Have plans for mental health professionals to
meet with the faculty and staff first, and then
the students upon their return to the school or
replacement facility - Guidance counselors and/or mental health
professionals should have plans in place for
assisting the students in dealing with a
traumatic incident
60Internet References Addresses
- This section lists a number of INTERNET
addresses that may be useful in obtaining
information required regarding information as it
relates to homeland defense. These addresses
were correct at time of the publication, but may
have changed since then. Many of the sites
contain links to additional sites of interest. - Army Training Support Center (http//www.atsc-arm
y.org/atdls.html) Provides a digital library with
approved training and doctrine information.
Files include FMs, Mission Training Plans,
Soldier Training Pubs, and more. - Â
- Assay Techniques for Detection of Exposure of
Sulfur Mustard, Cholinesterase Inhibitors, Sarin,
Soman, GF, and Cyanide - TB MED 296.
(http//chemdef.apgea.army.mil/TBMed296/TBMed296.h
tml) - Â
- Atmospheric Dispersion of Reacting Agents
(http//world.std.com/Blazetek) Link to the
ADORA particulate dispersion model Demonstration
Software is downloadable. Site contains model
description, capabilities, and characteristics.
Price is 50K.
61Internet References Addresses
- C.B.N. Terrorism Consequence Management Bulletin
Board (http//www.terrorism.com/cgi-bin/wwwboard/m
essages/173.html) Chemical, Biological, and
Nuclear Terrorism Consequence Management Bulletin
Board where one can solicit help or information.
Does not appear widely used. - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
(http//www.cdc.gov/cdc.html) Information
regarding infectious diseases. - Center for Disease Control-NCEH (National Center
of Environmental Health) (www.cdc.gov/) Multiple
links through the CDC on environmental health.
Has a search option at bottom of page. - ChemDex - Chemistry Related Sites on the Internet
(http//www.shef.ac.uk/chem/chemdex) Chemistry
resources on the internet. Points to 3184 nodes.
Has a menu by university, government, companies,
societies/organizations, databases, and
software. - Chemical and Biological Arms Control Institute
(http//www.capitol.net/cbaci) Non-profit
think tank with a great deal of information on
chem/bio terrorism, US policy, treaties etc. - Chemical and Biological Defense Command (CBDCOM)
(http//www.cbdcom.apgea.army.mil) Information
on chemical/biological defense equipment and
chemical agents.
62Internet References Addresses
- CBIAC Chemical Biological Defense Information
and Analysis Center (www.cbiac.apgea.army.mil)
Collects, reviews, analyzes, and summarizes
CW/CBD information. - Â Chemical/Biological Mission Area Overview
- (http//www.cbdcom.apgea.army.mil/RDA/apbi/friel/
frielcht.gif) CBDCOM command briefing. - Chemical and Biological Warfare - Health and
Safety. (http//www.ntis.gov/health/health.html)
Dept of Commerce NTIS site has info on CB agents,
government research, detoxification and decon
studies, developing immunizations and drug
theories. - Chemical and Biological Weapons Information Page
(http//www.wam.umd.edu/) Provides CBW resource
links on Bio engineering, BW/CW agents, treaty
information, CBW arms control resources, and OPCW
and SIPRI links. - Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention
Office - (lhttp//www.epa.gov/swercepp/) Information on
the CEPPO office, upcoming events, publications,
legislation and regulations, and links to outside
resources. Also contains information on accident
prevention and risk management planning. - Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
(CHEMTREC) (http//www.cmahq.com). Source of
technical assistance from chemical product safety
specialists, emergency response coordinators,
toxicologists and other hazardous materials
specialists
63Internet References Addresses
- Counter-terrorism Page (http//www.terrorism.com)
Site for general terrorism information. Many
links to other sites. - Current Information on CB Terrorism
(http//www.counterterrorism.net/pages/magazine.ht
ml) Active Websites - DARPA Accelerated Consequence Management
(http//saturn.hpc.org80/index.test.html) A
server dedicated to providing information on
DARPAs BW defense accelerated consequence
management program. Includes document research
link. - DARPA BW Defense Page (http//saturn.hpc.org/BWD/
other_links.html) Medical defense information
including CBIAC, USMC CB Incident Response Force,
Global Health Disaster Network, Med Web, and U.S.
CB Warfare web links. - Defense Technical Information Web
(http//www.dtic.dla.mil/dtiw/) DTIC site with
links to the Public Scientific and Technical
Information Network, 1 AC - the DOD Information
Analysis Center, information locators, and news.
Also links to special collections of NBC related
data. - Disaster Management Central Resource
(http//206.39.77.2/DMCR/dmrhome.html) Lackland
AFB site with information on civilian support
resources, triage of mass casualty situations,
medicine and terrorism, terrorism injuries and
NBC Medical Library.
64Internet References Addresses
- Disaster Resource Guide (http//disaster-resource.
com) Source of information on commercial firms
which can assist during emergencies. - DOD Report to Congress on Domestic Preparedness
Against Weapons of Mass Destruction, May 1, 1997
(http//www.fas.org/spp/starwars/program/domestic/
execsumm.html) Assesses types of CB threats,
identifies unmet CB training, and equipment
requirements for first responders, identifies CB
warfare information, expertise, and equipment
that could be adapted to civilian use, and the
DOD plan for assisting first responders. - EAI Corporation (http//eaicorp.com) Specialists
in chemical and biological weapons defense and
training. Can leave e-mail questions to be
answered. Links to other sites. - EAI Corporation Catalog Chemical and Biological
Arms Control and Treaty Compliance - (http//eaicorp.com/cat_treaty.html) Â
- ECDIN - Searchable Chemical Database
(http//ulisse.etoit.eudra.org/Ecdin/E_hinfo.html)
Online searchable chemical database for chemical
identification, physical chemical properties,
production and use, occupational health and
safety, toxicity, concentration and fate in
environment. - Edgewood Research (www.apgea.army.mil/RDA/erdec/i
ndex.html)
65Internet References Addresses
- Emergency Response to Chemical/Biological
Terrorism Incidents - (http//www.emergency.com/cbwlesn1.html)
Emergency Response and Research Institute. Good
article on response operations. Has links to
other info including CB agents and related
emergency response articles. - Environmental WWW Servers (http//chppm-www.apgea
.army.mil/dehe/dehe.html) CHPPM links to
environmental law, toxic substances and disease
registry, Australian environmental resources
network, Friends of Earth, and Habitat Ecology. - EPA Envirofacts Database (http//www.epa.gov/envi
ro/html/ef_query.html) Has search features for
Superfund, Hazardous Waste Data, Toxic Release
Inventory, Air Releases, and chemical search. - Extension Toxicology Network (http//ace.orst.edu
/info/extoxnet) Toxicology Information Briefs
contain discussion of toxicology and
environmental chemistry. Has a search
capability. Also pesticide information. - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
(http//www.fema.gov) Information regarding
hazardous materials response handling. - FEMA - Bio, Toxic Agents, Epidemic Hazards
Reference (www.fema.gov/emi/edu/biblo12.html)
Emergency Management related bibliography on
biological, toxic agents, and epidemic hazards.
66Internet References Addresses
- FEMA - Emergency Management - Related
Bibliography (www.fema.gov/emi/edu/biblo12.html)
Currently 35 links to various Emergency
Management related bibliographies. At least ten
of these relate to NBC. - FEMA - Hazardous Materials References
(www.fema.gov/emi/edu/biblo17.html) No links. - FEMA Library (www.fema.gov/library/index.html)
Internet Library links with graphic interface
including Response and Recovery, Internet
resources, archives, mitigation, and more. - FEMA - Nuclear Power Plant Hazard Reference
(www.fema.gov/emi/edu/biblo21.html) No links. - FEMA Preparedness (www.fema.gov/fema/pre2.html)
Provides links to Planning, Training, Exercises,
Information, Community and Family Preparedness
Program. - FEMA Preparedness, Training, Exercises
Directorate (www.fema.gov/pte/) Site helps
emergency managers prepare to respond quickly and
efficiently. Has a link to the Emergency
Education Network and Emergency Management
Institute. - Federation of American Scientist Working Group on
Chemical and Biological Weapons Program
(www.fas.org/bwc/index.html) Contains a report of
Alleged Use or Release of BW and toxins. Also
VEREX A Legally Binding compliance regime.
67Internet References Addresses
- Handbook on the Medical Aspects of NBC Defense
Operations FM 8-9 Part III - Chemical - (http//chemdef.apgea.army.mil/fm8-9/part_iii/cov
er.html) No limits. - Health Service Support in a NBC Environment FM
8-10-7. - (http//chemdef.apgea.army.mil/fm8-10-7/cover.htm
l) No limits. - Internet Disaster Information Network
(www.disaster.net/index.html) No limits. - Local Terrorism Planning Model
(http//www.emergency.com/hzmtpage.html)
Hazardous Materials Operation Page lists related
articles and research as well as web links to
related topics including medical treatment. An
excellent first search resource. - Med Web-Emergency (www.gen.emory.edu/medweb/medwe
b.html) Emory University emergency medicine site
with links to hazardous substance release and
health effects databases, environmental health,
toxicology. - Medical CB Defense - Biological
(http//MRMC-www.army.mil/biodef_t.html) Provides
links to medical biological defense, diagnostic
assays, botulmum toxin, anthrax vaccine, other
vaccines, and protection against BW aerosols.
68Internet References Addresses
- Medical CB Defense - Chemical (http//MRMC-www.ar
my.mil/chemdef_t.html) Provides links to Medical
Chemical defense, various agent types, decon and
protection, performance effects of protectant
drugs, and chemical casualty management. - Medical NBC (www.nbc-med.org) Medical NBC
Information Server web page contains medical
documentation, training material, a search
engine, and a library. Run by the US Army
Medical Dept. - Medical NBC Defense (http//www.nbc-med.org)
Source of detailed information regarding the
treatment of chemical, biological and radiation
casualties. Can download Army manuals on the
subject (recommend FM 8-9 in particular). - Medical Planners Resource Center
(http//www.geocities.com/CapitalHill/7533/)
Provides links to other sites including Military
and Disaster Sites, military medicine and
schools, and related federal agencies. - MIL NET Terrorism (http//www.onestep.com80/mi
lnet/terror.html) Focus on terrorism with links
to terrorism in the U.S., terrorist groups,
weapons, chronological file, elite forces, and
legal aspects. Also links to U.S. government
counter-terrorism and Army War College reading
list on nuclear terrorism. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) (http//www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.
html) Information regarding various hazards and
human health and safety. Download of the NIOSH
Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards update is
possible. Access to the Registry of Toxic
Effects of Chemical Substances database.
69Internet References Addresses
- National Research Council (www.nas.edu/nrc)
Provides supports on NRC activities in numerous
fields, including chemical demil. Homepage has
search option. - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) (http//gabby.osha-slc.gov/OCIS/tech_info.h
tml) Information regarding various hazards and
human health and safety. - Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical
Weapons (OPCW) (http//www.opcw.nl) International
organization formed to enforce the provisions of
the Chemical Weapons Convention. Much good
information about chemical weapons in laymans
terms. Â - Other Sources of BW Weapons Info
(www.fas.org/bwc/bwcweb.html) Provides a data
link to numerous BW and CW sites. Primary focus
is on BW/CW Conventions disarmament. - Personnel Safety Management/Risk Management
Program - (http//www.infoassets.com/kbi/psmlink.html)
Excellent links to government health and safety,
DOD HAZMAT, state health and safety, MSDSs, DOT
RSPA Hazardous materials safety, DOE environment,
safety, and health. - RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline
(http//www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hotline/) Provides
up to date info on several EPA program/regulations
.
70Internet References Addresses
- Asst Sec Def for NBC Homepage (http//www.dtic.mi
l/ae/) Provides organization, POCs, program
documents, and links to other OSD offices and the
Defense Special Weapons Agency, and the On-Site
Inspection Agency. - SIRI MSDS Collection (http//hazard.com/msds)
A collection of Material Safety Data Sheets for
many industrial chemicals and hazardous
materials. Â - Stanford University-Chemical Safety
(http//www.portfolio.stanford.edu/104214)
Hazardous properties of materials, physical
hazards, flammability, corrosivity, toxic
effects, target organ information. Includes
storage groups for compatible segregation. - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
(SIPRI) - (http//www.sipri.se/projects/chembio.html)
Extensive research in arms control, military
expenditures, technology, CB weapons, European
security. Excellent external web links. - Terrorism with CB Weapons Calibrating Risks
Responses - (http//www.pressroom.com/cbaci/) Chemical and
Biological Arms Institute focuses on elimination
of these weapons. Provides research, analysis,
technical support, and education. Assists in CWC
implementation.
71Internet References Addresses
- Treatment of Chemical Agent Casualties - FM 8-285
(http//med.org/fm8-285/ndx.htm) Army Field
Manual 8-285 www.nbc-Â - US Army Center for Health Promotion and
Preventive Medicine - (http//chppm-www.apgea.army.mil) Home page
providing links especially requests for CHPPM
services. Links connect to Directorates of
Environmental Health Engineering, Health
Promotion and Wellness, Laboratory Sciences,
Occupational Health, and Toxicology. - US Army Medical RD Command (http//MRMC-www.army
.mil) Links include military infectious disease,
chemical and biological links, scientific and
technical reports, and web site links. - US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical
Defense (http//chemdef.apgea.army.mil) Provides
data links to open literature for medical
management of chemical casualties, and assay
techniques for chemical agents. - US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious
Diseases (http//140.139.42.105/) Provides links
to MEDCOM, Ebola site, outbreak reporting site,
Center for Disease Control, DTIC, Army, and
more. - US Army Project Manager for Chemical Demil
(http//www-pmcd.apgea.army.mil) PM Chemical
Demil site with links stockpile disposal, the
non-stockpile program, alternate technology, the
Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness
Program, and foreign demil assistance. Has
excellent links to other chemical related
agencies.
72Internet References Addresses
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous
Material Information Exchange (HMIX)
(http//hmix.dis.anl.gov) Source of information
regarding the hazardous material published in the
North American Emergency Response Guidebook. - Â U.S. Department of State Warnings
(http//www.state.gov/travel-advisories.htm/) The
U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular
Affairs is now online and makes available a
variety of helpful information for travelers
including the official U.S. State Department
Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(http//www.epa.gov/) EPA Homepage. Has links to
news, regulations, data systems and software,
information services, and a search feature. - USMC NBC Defense School (http//ftmc-marine.army.
mil/nbc/nbc.html) Course information. - U.S. Secret Service (http//www.ustreas.gov/usss/)
The U.S. Secret Service Homepage. Provides links
to Treasury Law Enforcement and Public Awareness. - White House Homepage (http//www1.whitehouse.gov)
Directory of commonly requested federal services
Briefing Room lists the daily official news
briefings from the White House.