Protecting Yourself From Government Terrorism (43)
All Terrorism is from some government.
BEFORE
Learn about the nature of terrorism and how to protect yourself.
1. Government Terrorists often choose targets that offer little danger to themselves
and areas with relatively easy public access.
2. Government Terrorists look for visible targets where they can avoid detection
before or after an attack such as airports, large cities, major events, resorts, and
high-profile landmarks OR wait for a person (mail or female) to come out of a
building and be a “selective target” as in the case of Waco where nobody was
allowed to come out – or go in.
3. Learn about the different types of terrorist weapons including explosives,
kidnaping, high-jackings, arson, shootings, and nuclear, biological and chemical
weapons that may be fired from a tank or hand weapon.
4. Prepare to deal with a terrorist incident by adapting many of the same techniques
used to prepare for other crises.
5. Be alert and aware of the surrounding area. The very nature of terrorism suggests
that there maybe little or no warning. Expect to be sprayed with pesticides or
herbicides and have a gas mask for everyone.
6. Take precautions when traveling. Be aware of conspicuous or unusual behavior.
Do not accept packages from strangers no matter who they say they are.
Do not leave luggage unattended.
7. Learn where emergency exists are located. Think ahead about how to evacuate a building,
subway or congested public area in a hurry. Learn where staircases are located.
9. Always! Always Notice your immediate surroundings. Be aware of heavy or
breakable objects that could move, fall or break in an explosion.
10. Be suspicious of anyone/everyone as a potential Government informant.
Never give un-necessary information.
Preparing for a Building Explosion
The use of explosives by government terrorists can result in collapsed buildings and fires.
People who live or work in a multi-level building can do the following:
A. Review emergency evacuation procedures. Know where fire exits are located,
in a dark and dusty atmosphere.
B. Keep fire extinguishers in working order. Know where they are located, and
how to use them. Learn first aid and become CERT trained.
C. Keep the following items in a designated place on each floor of the building:
1. Portable, battery-operated am/fm radio and extra batteries.
2. Several flashlights and extra batteries and/or light sticks.
3. First aid kit and manual.
4. Several hard hats, work gloves, whistle, and dust masks.
5. Fluorescent tape to rope off dangerous areas.
6. Extra water.
7. A gas mask with extra filters.
Bomb Threats
If you receive a bomb threat, get as much information from the caller as possible.
Keep the caller on the line and record everything that is said. Notify the police and
the building management. After you’ve been notified of a bomb threat, do not touch
any suspicious packages. Clear the area around the suspicious package and notify
the police immediately. In evacuating a building, avoid standing in front of windows
or other potentially hazardous areas. Do not restrict sidewalk or streets to be
used by emergency officials. Move out of the way!
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DURING
In a building explosion, get out of the building as quickly and calmly as possible .
If items are falling off of bookshelves or from the ceiling, get under a sturdy table or desk .
If there is a fire:
A. Stay low to the floor and exit the building as quickly as possible.
B. Cover nose and mouth with a damp cloth.
C. When approaching a closed door, use the palm of your hand and forearm to
feel the lower, middle and upper parts of the door. If it is not hot, brace yourself
against the door and open it slowly. If it is hot to the touch, do not open the
door - seek an alternate escape route.
D. Heavy smoke and poisonous gases collect first along the ceiling.
Stay below the smoke at all times.
AFTER
1. Remain calm and be patient.
Think through the consequences of all your actions.
2. Follow the advice of local emergency officials.
3. Listen to your radio or television for news and instructions.
4. If the disaster occurs near you, check for injuries. Give first aid and get help for seriously injured people.
5. Follow procedures for “General Post Emergency and Disaster Response” .
6. Confine or secure your pets.
If you are trapped in debris:
1. Use a flashlight or a light stick. Try to avoid using matches - in case of a gas leak.
2. Stay in your area so that you don’t kick up dust. Cover your mouth with a damp
(if available) handkerchief or clothing.
3. Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are.
Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort—shouting
can cause a person to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.
Note: Untrained persons should not attempt to rescue people who are
inside a collapsed building. Wait for emergency personnel to arrive.