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How Should
Florida Prepare For Terrorism?
Unlike with a Hurricane or a
Flood, there will likely be NO WARNING for a terrorist
attack. We, as Floridians can make sure that our families know what
we would do to account for each other in a disaster. A
Family Disaster Plan is critical and should be in place at
all times. Your family's plan should include Emergency Contacts,
identification of
Rally
Points,
Disaster Supply Kit, and more.
With some simple planning this
can be done and help alleviate the fear of the unknown.
Why Your Family Should
Identify Rally Points...
Since your family is not
together 24 hours a day, you need to consider how you would find
each other in a disaster. Rally points (physical locations) should
be identified for the most commonly frequented locations (i.e. work,
school, neighbors ..). For example, if a crisis occurs at school — a
location where both parents and child designate to meet should be
included in your plan.
Before, During, and After a
Terrorist Incident...
SOURCE:
FEMA
TERRORISM FACT SHEET
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Be alert and aware of
your surroundings. |
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Take precautions when
traveling. Be aware of conspicuous or unusual behavior. Do not
accept packages from strangers. Do not leave luggage unattended. |
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Learn where emergency
exits are located. |
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Be ready to enact your
Family Disaster Plan |
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DURING |
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Building Explosion -
leave as quickly and calmly as possible. |
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If items are falling from
above - get under a sturdy table or desk.
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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. |
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AFTER |
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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. |
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Assisting victims -
untrained persons should not attempt to rescue people in a
collapsed building. Wait for emergency personnel to arrive. |
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Chemical Agent -
authorities will instruct you to either seek shelter and seal
the premises or evacuate immediately. |
Where Can
You Go For More Info?
Terrorism—Preparing for the
Unexpected
- American Red Cross
Bioterrorism - Johns Hopkins
University
Federal Emergency Management Agency
American Red Cross
Homeland Security
FDLE Releases Anti-Terrorism
Capabilities Report
FDEM Terrorism Info
What Actions
Should You Take To Be Prepared?
Talk to your family. Discuss
the potential hazards and threats. Develop your
Family
Disaster Plan to include
rally
points and have a third party as a common contact. Practice
your plan.
Terrorism does not mean you
have to change your life. You only need to BE PREPARED. |
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Family Emergency Phone Numbers |
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911 |
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Out-of-town Family
Contact |
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Schools |
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Work |
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Neighbors |
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County Emergency
Management |
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PUT
THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR REFRIGERATOR AND IN YOUR WALLET OR
PURSE. |
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Discuss the type of
hazards that could affect your family |
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Determine escape routes
from your home and places to meet (Rally Points); including
a child's school, a neighbor or a public place. |
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Have an
out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family
members have a single point of contact. Have at least 2 ways
of contact; e-mail, phone, etc. |
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Make a
plan now for what to do with your
pets if you need to evacuate. |
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Post
emergency telephone numbers by your phones, in your wallet
or purse and make sure your children know how and when to
call 911. |
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Stock
nonperishable emergency supplies and a
disaster supply kit. |
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Take First Aid, CPR and
disaster preparedness classes. |
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