PREPARING FOR TERRORISM

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PREPARINGFOR TERRORISM

• By Al Mozingo
• www.firemanager.com

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FEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency

• Are You Ready?
• ?
• A Guide to Citizen Preparedness

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The Most Reliable Hazard Awareness and Emergency
Education Information Available
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This Guide Focus on the Physical Hazards

• There are also emotional effects when under
  stress
• Irritable
• Fatigue
• Hyperactive
• Angry
• Withdrawn

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NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGENCIES

• TERRORISM

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Terrorist Targets

• Military Facilities
• Government Facilities
• Large Cities
• International Airports
• Public Gatherings
• High-Profile Landmarks

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Creating Fear Through

• Explosives
• Chemical
• Biological
• Nuclear

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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

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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

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Preparing for an Explosion

• Know Evacuation Procedures
• Keep Fire Extinguisher in Working Order
• Keep Flashlights, Radio (extra batteries), First
  Aid Kits available

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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

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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

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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

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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

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CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONSBiological 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

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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

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Symptoms of Exposure to Chemicals

• Blurred Vision
• Eye Irritation
• Difficulty Breathing
• Nausea

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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

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Nuclear and Radiological Attack

• Nuclear Explosion
• Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)
• Dirty Bomb

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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

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Homeland Security Advisory System

• Severe - Red
• High - Orange
• Elevated - Yellow
• Guarded - Blue
• Low - Green

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Low Condition

• Low Risk of Terrorist Attack
• Develop a Disaster Plan
• Assemble a Disaster Kit

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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

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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

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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

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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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