Terrorism Safety Tactics

Terrorism Survival & Tactics

If a terrorist attack were to occur, government agencies will keep the public informed on what actions and steps that should be taken. You should be prepared to follow any instructions issued by local or federal officials, and most importantly try to remain calm. Lives may be lost if you do not follow these important instructions, or loose control and panic. In the event of a biological or chemical terrorist attack, you and your family will count on the instruction from local and federal health & Safety officials to provide warnings and treatment protocols.

With the recent attack in New York, we realize terrorism can happen at any moment and without warning. To better ready ourselves for these types of threats, our government has gone to great lengths to enhance our countries protection and preparedness. However, the public also has a role in reducing the impact of terrorism on their lives.

Prepare for the possibility of a terrorist attack by learning about the nature of terrorism:

Terrorists tend to seek-out targets in the public eye or of importance such as:
1. International Airports
2. Large Cities,
3. Major International Events
4. Hotels & Resorts
5. High Profile Landmarks

Terrorist can be anyone, anywhere at anytime. Most are masters at blending in with everyday society. That is why it is important for everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to your local authorities. To prepare your and your family for a terrorist attack you should think along the lines of any other disaster or emergency you would prepare for. Past attacks show that there can be very little warning in advance so it’s important to always be alert. If you or someone you know that strange behavior is observed, report in detail to the correct authorities immediately. In addition it is a good idea to locate emergency exits and stairways in your structure ahead of time and develop escape plans for evacuation purposes for not just your home but work, office and school as you would a fire. Complete an emergency disaster contact list. This list should include phone numbers and addresses of family or friends out of state that can help you with shelter needs should an attack occur in your local area. This list should be apart of your home evacuation plan which should be kept with your home, work or school survival kit.

As with any other potential emergency you prepare for it’s a good idea to create a survival plan and also a good survival pack for the places you may find yourself when in the midst of a disaster. When purchasing or building your survival kit try and consider the disasters or types of terrorist attacks your area might be prone to. Include in your kit protection and emergency supplies that while aid you in those situations. Some items that may be of use in a terrorist attack are:

1. Gas Mask
2. Extra Gas Mask Filter Cartridge
3. Potassium Iodate
4. Pandemic Suit
5. Protective Gloves
6. Protective Boots
7. First-aid Supplies
8. Water purification
9. Sanitation Supplies
10. Shelter Supplies