Safety
Recommendations for Residential Areas
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they want is to instill fear in you, so do not satisfy their ego. Continue with normal activities but be
watchful for suspicious activities.
Enjoy individual freedom and participate freely in travel, work and
recreational activities. Below are the safety recommendations if the terror
threats involve residential areas.
Ø Keep all helpline numbers such as numbers of hospitals, blood
banks, police stations, etc. they always come in handy in times like this
Ø As a safety precaution please create an emergency communications plan and review it from time to
time; in this case choose an out of town contact one who is far enough that
would unlikely be directly affected by the same event. This out of town contact is so that your family or household will call or
e-mail to check on each other should a disaster occurs. They should beware that are the chosen contact.
The contact numbers should also be left at your children school and your work
place.
Ø Develop a contingency plan with
your family of what you would all do in the event of a catastrophic emergency.
Determine a preplanned meeting spot, and make sure that all who are in your
group know how to get to that point.
Ø Do forget to assemble a disaster
supplies kit. You wouldn’t want to be running to food store in time of a
catastrophe to look for something. Include
"special needs" items for any member of your household (infant
formula or items for people with disabilities or older people), first aid
supplies (including prescription medications), a change of clothing for each
household member, a sleeping bag or bedroll for each, a battery powered radio
or television and extra batteries, food, bottled water and tools. It is also a
good idea to include some cash and copies of important family documents (birth
certificates, passports and licenses) in your kit.
Ø Copies of essential documents-like powers of attorney,
birth and marriage certificates, insurance policies, life insurance beneficiary
designations and a copy of your will-should also be kept in a safe location
outside your home. A safe deposit box or the home of a friend or family member
who lives out of town.
Ø I know at times these attacks happen so fast and
people are caught unaware but always be prepared to evacuate with your
emergency supplies kit
Ø If you have children in daycare, or school, determine
a head of time who will be picking them up, and have a backup plan if possible.
Ø Keep your mobile phone charged and make sure that you will not run
out of balance on such tricky situation.
Ø Learn what critical facilities
are located in your community and report suspicious activities at or near these
sites.
Ø Increase individual or family
emergency preparedness through training.
Take a first aid and CPR classes; in case of terrorist attack at least
the uninjured ones can be able to help the injured.
Ø Avoid passing unsubstantiated
information and rumors.
Ø Network with your family,
neighbors, and community for mutual support during a disaster or terrorist
attack.
Ø Know what hazardous materials are
stored in your home and how to properly dispose of unneeded chemicals.
Ø Volunteer to assist and support the
community emergency response agencies.
When
terrorists are planning to attack a certain area, most of the plans are usually
undertaken at residential areas so be keen around your neighborhoods and report
any suspicious activity.
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