How Should Florida Prepare for Terrorism

FIGHT

Florida Initiative Against Homeland Terrorism

Family Safety Checklist

Unlike with a Hurricane or a Flood there will likely be NO WARNING for a terrorist attack So what can we do

Families need to know what to do to locate each other in a disaster A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN is critical and should be in place at all times Your familys plan should include EMERGENCY CONTACTS identification of MEETING PLACES and a

DISASTER SUPPLY KIT

Family Disaster Planning

Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet including a childs school a neighbor or public place

Have an out of state friend or relative as a family contact so all family members have a single point of contact Identify at least two ways of contact ie phone number email etc.

Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate

Post emergency telephone numbers by your telephones on the refrigerator in your wallet or purse and in childrens book bags or backpacks Make sure children know how and when to call 911

Stock nonperishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit

Set up a safe room or improvised shelter in an upstairs room as nerve gas and other toxic gases and mists are heavier than air Keep duct tape plastic sheeting or garbage bags to seal around windows and doors and to close off heating and air conditioning ducts

Disaster Supply Kit

WATER at least one gallon per person per day for three days

FOOD a three to seven day supply

BLANKETS PILLOWS etc

CLOTHING

FIRST AID KIT MEDICINES

SPECIAL ITEMS FOR BABIES OR THE ELDERLY

TOILETRIES

MOISTURE WIPES

FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES

RADIO Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

CASH Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods

EXTRA SET OF KEYS

TOYS BOOKS GAMES

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

TOOLS

VEHICLES WITH FULL GAS TANKS

PET CARE ITEMS

DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC SHEETING


In the Event of a Terrorist Incident

Explosion

Leave premises as quickly and calmly as possible If items are falling from above seek shelter under a sturdy table or desk Exit as soon as possible

If you are trapped in debris cover your mouth with a piece of cloth tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are shout as a last resort Shouting can result in inhalation of dangerous amounts of dust

Assisting victims untrained persons should not attempt to rescue people in a collapsed building Wait for emergency personnel to arrive

Fire

Stay low to the floor and exit as quickly as possible

Cover nose and mouth with a wet cloth

If door is hot do not open it seek an alternate escape route

Stay below the smoke at all times

Biochemical agents

Authorities will instruct you to either seek shelter and seal the premises or evacuate immediately

Mail handling Suspicious Packages

Leave suspicious letters or packages alone Do not touch or move the items

Leave the vicinity immediately

Contact local law enforcement agency

Immediately collect contact information of all individuals that may have been exposed

All individuals who open or have contact with suspicious items should thoroughly was their hands with soap and water

Local law enforcement agencies will notify the health department to conduct the appropriate testing

Results of the test will be available in time to determine what if any treatment should be implemented

The threat of terrorism Does Not Mean You Have to Change Your Life

Be Prepared Have a Plan



FOR MORE INFORMATION



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