Terrorism
Preparing for the results of terrorism is in many ways identical to preparing for other types of emergencies. Here are some additional tips and links for home, work, and on the road.
Learn about the National Terrorism Advisory System
Should I buy respirators for use at home?
Learn about hazardous materials and sheltering in place.
Selected Links on Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
- US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- FBI: Counterterrorism
- US State Department: Travel Information
- US State DepartmentOverseas Security Advisory Council (Global Security News)
- CDC: Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Center for Health Security (Johns Hopkins Univ.)
- Safe Buildings (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab)
- Health Physics Society (information on radiation for responders, healthcare providers, and the public)
- US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID)
- US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD)
- Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI)
Selected Links on Personal Safety and Personal/Business Cyber Security
- DHS: Active Shooters
- NIOSH: Occupational Violence
- DHS: Cybersecurity Tips for home and business
- OnGuardOnline.gov (tips for families, schools, businesses, and others)
- StaySafeOnline.org (National Cyber Security Alliance; resources on personal and business cyber safety/security)
- Center for Internet Security: Cyber Security Tips Newsletter (published monthly; sign-up for direct receipt on site)
- Univ. of Texas Center for Identity (extensive resources on identity theft, security, and related topics)
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (includes forms to report Internet crime)
- Symantec Security Response (detailed technical information)
- Urban Legends and Malicious Internet Hoaxes: Snopes.com, About.com
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