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Conventional Acts of Terrorism

Conventional Acts of Terrorism. A Guide to Understanding the Threat of Terrorism. What Are Conventional Acts of Terrorism?. A conventional weapon causes physical damage to people or property. Plan, Prepare and Practice (3 P’s). Make a list of emergency phone numbers

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Conventional Acts of Terrorism

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  1. Conventional Acts of Terrorism A Guide to Understanding the Threat of Terrorism

  2. What Are Conventional Acts of Terrorism? A conventional weapon causes physical damage to people or property

  3. Plan, Prepare and Practice (3 P’s) • Make a list of emergency phone numbers • Have an emergency supply kit • Check on school emergency plans for your school-age children • Decide on a room of your home to use as shelter • Practice your plan

  4. Emergency Supply Kit

  5. What to Do During a Bombing Attack • Take immediate shelter • Exit the building as soon as possible • Take your keys, identification and emergency supply kit • Follow instructions from first responders

  6. What to Do During a Bombing Attack • If there is a fire: • Exit the building as soon as possible • Do not open doors if they feel hot • Find another way out • If no way out, hang a white or light colored sheet out a window • Stop-drop-and-roll if you catch on fire • Go to meeting place and account for family members • Never go back into a burning building

  7. What to Do During a Bombing Attack • If you are trapped: • Don’t make unnecessary movements • Try to send a signal to rescuers • Shout only as a last resort • Be patient

  8. What to Do During a Bombing Attack • If the explosion is outside: • Seek shelter from flying debris • Get away from the area • If injured wait for help • If you are in a car: • Pull over and park your car • Avoid roads with any hazards • Stay inside if a power line falls on your car • Listen to car radio for information and instructions

  9. What to Do After a Bombing Attack • Seek medical attention if hurt • Account for family members or co-workers • Listen to the radio • Follow official instructions

  10. Mail Security • Suspicious Mail: • No return address • Sealed with excessive tape • Misspelled words • Badly typed or written • Lopsided or uneven • If So: • Don’t open (do not smell, touch or taste) • Carefully leave it (do not shake or bump) • Stay away from it • Leave the area • Call your police department

  11. Air Travel Safety TSA Air Travel Tips and Procedures: • Baggage and passenger checkpoints • Random additional screening • Restricted access to gates • Canine explosive detection • Firearms in cockpits • Allow enough time for the screening process • Never leave your luggage unattended or accept packages from strangers • Notify airport personnel immediately if you notice any unattended bags or packages

  12. What Else Can We Do? • Stay informed • Be aware of your surroundings • Volunteer

  13. Plan, Prepare and Practice

  14. County Board of Supervisors Greg Cox, District 1 Dianne Jacob, District 2Pam Slater, District 3 Ron Roberts,District 4Bill Horn, District 5 Chief Administrative OfficerWalter F. Ekard Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Safety GroupW.Harold Tuck, Jr. County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services Deborah Steffen, Director

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