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Terrorism and CERT

Terrorism and CERT. TERRORISM. CERT teams can play a helpful role in a terrorist incident However, the CERT role may be less direct and more in a support role Terrorist incidents are challenging and require professional first responders. Terrorism Goals:. Multiple casualties/fatalities

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Terrorism and CERT

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  1. Terrorism and CERT

  2. TERRORISM • CERT teams can play a helpful role in a terrorist incident • However, the CERT role may be less direct and more in a support role • Terrorist incidents are challenging and require professional first responders

  3. Terrorism Goals: • Multiple casualties/fatalities • Loss of critical resources • Disruption of vital services • Disruption of Economy • Anxiety/Panic

  4. 9/11 – Foreign terrorists Oklahoma City – domestic extremists On Campuses Animal Rights – recent UCLA incidents Individual active shooters Domestic & Foreign Terrorists

  5. Possible Targets of Terrorism : • Symbolic and historical targets • Assembly areas • Infrastructure systems such as public safety, transportation, or communications • Institutions of higher learning (considered “soft targets”) • Chemical and agriculture storage areas • Hospitals

  6. B-NICE Categories of possible terrorist weapons: • Biological • Nuclear • Incendiary • Chemical • Explosive

  7. Biological Weapons • anthrax • tularemia • pneumonic plague • botulism • smallpox

  8. Indicators of Bio Agents • Sudden epidemic - Large number seeking medical attention with symptoms uncharacteristic for season

  9. Routes of Exposure forBiological Agents • Inhalation • Ingestion • Skin absorption/contact

  10. Nuclear Weapons • Nuclear bomb • Dirty bomb • Least likely type of incident due to difficulty

  11. Fits in a Suitcase?

  12. Incendiary Incidents An incendiary is any mechanical, electrical, or chemical device used to start a fire.

  13. Chemical Agents • Inhalation • Ingestion • Skin absorption/contact

  14. Nerve Agents • Sarin - colorless to brown liquid • Others - colorless • Odor - Sarin none • Others – sweet/fruity • Symptoms • Miosis • Runny nose • Localized sweating • Muscle spasms/contractions • Nausea/vomiting • Confusion or drowsiness • Death

  15. Choking Agents • Phosgene - colorless gas • Diphosgene - colorless liquid • Odor • New mown hay, Freshly cut grass, Green corn

  16. Choking Agent Symptoms • Irritation of eyes & respiratory tract • Tightness in chest • Nausea/vomiting • Headache • Death may result within 24 hours

  17. Blood Agents • Cyanide – colorless gas/liquid • Arsine – colorless gas • Odor • Cyanide – bitter almonds • Arsine – garlic • Symptoms • Changes in breathing rate • Headache, Giddiness • Convulsions, Shallow breathing • Unconsciousness • Changes in lip & skin color • Death

  18. Blister Agents • Physical state • Mustard - colorless to pale yellow liquid • Lewisite - colorless to brownish liquid • Odor • Mustard - garlic or horseradish • Lewisite – geraniums • Affects skin like severe burns

  19. Explosive Incidents Explosive: • any substance or article, including a device, designed to function by explosion ANOTHER DEFINITION: • Anything that can go BOOM!

  20. Explosive Incidents Explosives make up 90% of all attacks Only 4% preceded by warning

  21. Primary and Secondary Dangers • Initial explosion may be followed by secondary explosions

  22. If you observe an object that is out of place or does not seem right: • Do not touch it • Move away from the object • Report it to authorities CAUTION: A CELL PHONE OR RADIO MAY DETONATE AN INCENDIARY OR EXPLOSIVE DEVICE.

  23. Basic Decontamination Procedures If you believe that you have chemicals on your skin or clothing, then: • Take action immediately—time is critical. • Leave enclosed area. • Remove everything on your body • cut off clothes normally removed over head • remove jewelry and wigs • Wash hands before using them to shower • Shower or flush your body with water • Blot yourself with absorbent cloth to dry • Put on clean clothes and maintain body temperature • Go to decontamination station set-up by responders

  24. ACTIVE CAMPUS SHOOTER Perhaps the most likely form of terrorism on a college campus.

  25. Campus Shooter Procedures If you receive warning of a shooter on campus: TAKE SHELTER • Close and lock doors and windows • Turn off lights and close window blinds/curtains • Stay away from windows • Remain inside until all clear by campus officials • Sign up for TrojansAlert emergency warning system at https://trojansalert.usc.edu

  26. If you hear shots fired in your building: • Close and lock or barricade doors • Turn off lights and close window blinds/curtains • Silence cell phones, pagers, computers • Call DPS at 213-740-4321 to report incident • Remain quiet. • Do not answer the door. • Follow directions of law enforcement when they arrive

  27. If the shooter enters your area: • There is no standard procedure the authorities recommend in this situation. • Assess the specific situation and take the best course of action to ensure your and others’ safety. • Remain passive? • Run/flee? • Fight?

  28. Handling of Troubled Students & Employees Violence prevention is the best approach • University has established protocols for identifying, monitoring, and helping disturbed students • PROBLEM: Most students do not report concerns

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