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Terrorism
Preparedness
Preparing for the results of terrorism is in
many ways identical to preparing for other types of disasters.
It's still a good idea to:
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Develop a
disaster plan for you and your family, including procedures for
contacting each other if separated during an emergency
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Assemble an
emergency kit, containing food, water, clothing, emergency
shelter, and other needs for you, your family,
and your pets
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Don't forget
critical documents and
financial preparedness!
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Are you adequately insured?
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Should I buy respirators for use at home?
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Learn how (and whether)
to shut-off your utilities
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If you're dependent on electrical powered
for life-safety equipment, consider a
generator. For
safe installation and usage, Your
local electric utility may be able to
provide assistance
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Learn CPR, first-aid, and how to
use a fire extinguisher
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Work with your
neighbors
to prepare your community
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Learn about
hazardous
materials and sheltering
in place
The
warning system currently used for terrorism preparedness, the
Homeland
Security Alert System, has five threat levels, denoted by color.
The
American
Red Cross has developed a list of preparedness recommendations for each of the threat
level for the following
users. Documents are in PDF. You may download
Adobe Acrobat Reader at no charge.
TVF&R
Terrorism Preparedness Guide
Center
for Biosecurity of Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Ctr: Understanding
Bioterrorism
Washington County Anti-Terrorism Advisory Committee (ATAC) Fact Sheets
FEMA
Guide to Citizen Preparedness: Are You Ready? (628 kB) (to
view other sections or in different format)
US
Dept. of Homeland Security
US
Dept. of Justice Citizen's Preparedness Guide (1.2 MB)
US State Dept. Travel Warnings and Public Announcements
US Dept. of
Education Office of Safe & Drug-Free Schools: Emergency Planning
US
Secret Service Safe Schools Initiative
National
Homeland Security Knowledgebase
National Memorial
Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism
More
terrorism links
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