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How to Prepare for Terrorist Attacks
VIOLENCE
1. NUCLEAR OR OTHER WARS, RIOTS, LOOTING,
BOMB THREATS, TERRORISM, ETC.
Violence is continuing to increase. Even if a conflict is happening in another location,
the effects can affect us sharply in the form of rationing, economic unrest and possible loss of
loved ones.
Should violence break out in your area, there are several things your family should know
and consider.
BEFORE:
1. Learn about the affects of violence in your area..
2. Contact local authorities for their emergency plan of action.
(Evacuation, fall out shelters, etc.)
3. Know your evacuation plan. (Page 22)
4. Have your 3-day evacuation kit accessible. (Page 14)
5. Know your disaster plan. (Page 7)
6. Lock doors and windows at night and when you are away.
7. Designate a safe place in your home for shelter that is:
A. Away from windows.
B. Has an exit.
C. Safe from fallout.
D. Equipped with protective devices for your family’s defense.
E. Equipped with extra supplies. (Food, water, fuel, etc.)
8. Practice family evacuation plan.
9. Have some training in First Aid & CPR if possible.
DURING:
Find safety—safely!!!
1. NuclearWar:
A. You may be warned in one of many ways:
1. See a flash
2. Hear a blast
3. Feel the heat
4. Hear a warning signal on the radio, TV or city siren.
NOTE: Any one of these dangers can be fatal within a few seconds after the explosion even if
it is many miles away. Never look at the flash.
B. Dangers if the explosion is some distance away:
1. Heat wave could arrive within 5 seconds and can cause serious burns.
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2. Blast wave within as little as 30 seconds causing serious injury.
3. Fallout/radiation arrives later causing other serious injuries.
C. Find cover immediately so that you are not:
1. Burned by the heat.
2. Thrown by the blast.
3. Struck by flying debris.
D. Take cover in one of the following to increase
you chances of survival:
1. Inside a building.
2. Cellar.
3. Ditch or culvert.
4. Parked car, truck, train, etc.
5. Freeway under or over pass.
6. Any object that is stable and not flammable.
E. After the heat and blast waves have passed:
1. Go to the closest shelter that is safe from fallout. (Designated area in your
home, city, school, etc.)
2. Be prepared to stay there for at least 48 hrs. to 2 weeks.
SHELTERS: You may have a fallout shelter located in your community or you can build one out of
dirt or concrete. By placing as little as 2.4 inches of concrete or 3.6 inches of dirt over your shelter,
radiation levels can be reduce by half.
NOTE: The dangers from fallout radiation will decrease over time.
2 hours - radiation level drops about 50%.
7 hours - radiation level drops 10 times.
48 hours - radiation level drops 100 times.
2. OTHER VIOLENCE - RIOTS, LOOTING, BOMB THREATS, TERRORISM
A. Dangers!:
1. Injury.
2. Loss of life caused by explosions, assault and/or gunfire.
3. Damage to property caused by riots, looting and fires associated with the violence.
B. Find safety safely and quickly by:
1. Following your Family Disaster Plan.
. 2. Evacuating the area if you can do so safely.
3. If it is not possible to leave, go to the designated safety area in your house.
4. Keep all doors & windows LOCKED.
5. If at school or office, find safety safely and quickly. Take appropriate action.
6. Remain calm.
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