A terrorist attack would likely come
without any warning. The best way to prepare is to have a disaster
plan in place. Your family should create a plan that includes
emergency contacts, identification information, meeting locations,
disaster supply kit and more. Be sure to practice your plan. Terrorism
does not mean you have to change your life, just be prepared.
Identify Meeting Locations:
Most families are not together 24 hours a day.
You should consider how family members will find each other in a
disaster situation. Meeting location points should be identified for
the most commonly frequented locations, such as work or school. For
example, if a crisis occurs at school, a location for both parents and
children to meet should be in your plan.
Before, During and After a Terrorist Incident
BEFORE
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Take precautions when traveling. Be aware of
conspicuous or unusual behavior.
- Do not accept packages from strangers. Do not
leave luggage unattended.
- Learn where emergency exits are located.
- Be ready to enact your Family Disaster Plan.
DURING
- Building Explosion leave as quickly and
calmly as possible.
- If items are falling from above get under
a sturdy table or desk.
- Fire stay low to the floor and exit as
quickly as possible. Cover nose and mouth with a wet cloth. If a
door is hot to the touch, do not open it seek an alternate
escape route. Stay below the smoke at all times.
AFTER
- If you are trapped in debris use a
flashlight. Cover your mouth with a piece of cloth. Tap on a pipe
or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are. Use a whistle if
available and shout as a last resort shouting can result in
inhalation of dangerous amounts of dust.
- Assisting victims untrained persons
should not attempt to rescue people in a collapsed building. Wait
for emergency personnel to arrive.
- Chemical Agent authorities will instruct
you to either seek shelter and seal the premises or evacuate
immediately.
Develop Family Emergency Contact
List
Put these contact numbers on your refrigerator
and in your wallet or purse.
- 911
- Out-of-town Family Contact
- Schools
- Work
- Neighbors
- County Emergency Management
Family Disaster Plan
- Discuss the type of hazards that could affect
your family.
- Determine escape routes from your home and
places to meet; including a childs school, a neighbor or a
public place.
- Have an out-of-state friend as a family
contact, so all your family members have a single point of
contact.
- Have at least two ways of contact, e-mail,
telephone, etc.
- Make a plan now for what to do with your pets
if you need to evacuate.
- Post emergency telephone numbers by your
telephones and in your wallet or purse, and make sure your
children know how and when to call 911.
- Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a
disaster supply kit.
- Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness
classes.
Disaster Supply Kit
- Water At least 1 gallon daily per person
for 3 to 7 days.
- Food At least enough for 3 to 7 days
- Blankets / Pillows, etc.
- Clothing
- First Aid Kit/ Medicines
- Special Items for babies or elderly
- Toiletries
- Moisture wipes
- Flashlight/ Batteries
- Radio Battery operated and NOAA weather
radio.
- Cash Banks and ATMs may not be open or
available for extended periods.
- Keys
- Toys, Books and Games
- Important documents
- Tools
- Vehicle fuel tanks filled
- Pet care items
- Duct Tape
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