PREPARING

AGAINST
TERRORISM

BY:-ASHISH K. THANVI
Global Terrorism
 There are also emotional
effects when under stress:

Irritable
Fatigue
Hyperactive
Angry
Withdrawn
 TERRORIST TARGETS

• Military Facilities
• Government Facilities
• Large Cities
• Public Gatherings
• High-Profile Landmarks
 How can we be prepared
against TERRORISM ?
1. Be Aware of Your Surroundings
2. Report to the Police Unusual Behavior,
Suspicious Packages, and Strange Devices
3. Leave an Area if it Does Not Seem Right
4. Be Aware of Exits - Plan to Get Out!
5. Learn First Aid & Get a First Aid Kit
6. Be Familiar With Fire Extinguishers
How They Can Create
 Preparing for an
EVACUATION
Leave the Area / Building
If there is a Fire:
•Stay Low
•Exit Quickly
•Cover Your Nose and
Mouth
If Trapped:
•Tap on a Pipe
•Use a Whistle if
Available
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL
WEAPONS
• Organisms or Toxins that Can Kill or
Incapacitate People
• Biological Agents are:
– Bacteria
– Viruses
– Toxins
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Symptoms of Exposure
to Chemicals

• Blurred Vision
• Eye Irritation
• Difficulty Breathing
• Nausea
Nuclear and Radiological
Attack

Nuclear Explosion
Radiological Dispersion Device
(RDD)
“Dirty Bomb”
 What To Do If
A Nuclear Attack Occurs
• Find a Shelter
• Listen to the Radio
• Fallout Could be Present for Up
To 1 Month and Wind Will Carry
it Hundreds of Miles from the
Center (80% - 1 Day / 99% - 2
weeks)
• Evacuate to an Unaffected Area
Within a Few Days
 Homeland Security
Advisory System
• Develop a Disaster Plan
• Develop a Communication Plan
• Be Observant of Any Suspicious
Activity and Report to the Authorities
• Exercise Caution when Travelling
• Follow Official Instructions About
Restrictions to Normal Activities