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The Department of Homeland Security is taking measures to
prepare people for any possible terrorist attack.
Many believe terrorists are working to obtain biological,
chemical, nuclear and radiological weapons, and the threat of an attack is
very real.
It is Homeland Security’s goal to assist us in beginning
a process of learning about potential threats so we are better prepared to
react during an attack.
While there is no way to predict what will happen, or
what your personal circumstances will be, there are simple things you can do
now to prepare yourself and your loved ones.
Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as
assembling a supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the
same for both a natural or man-made emergency. There are important
differences among potential terrorist threats that will impact the decisions
you make and the actions you take. With a little planning, you can be better
prepared for the unexpected.
    
The basics of survival:
water, food and
clean air are essential,
but some of the following items may make a time of crisis more comfortable.
In preparing your kit, make sure to consider any
special needs of your family members, include a
First Aid kit and
Supply Checklist
Make a Plan
You should plan in advance what you will do in an
emergency. Be prepared to assess the situation, use common sense and whatever
you have on hand to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Think about the
places where your family spends time: school, work and other places you
frequent. Ask about their emergency plans. Find out how they will communicate
with families during an emergency. If they do not have an emergency plan,
consider helping develop one. Get together with the family when
making a plan and make sure everyone is aware of what they should do.
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