1. Surveilance:
Someone recording or monitoring activities. This may include the use of cameras (either stillor video),
note taking, drawing diagrams, annotating on maps, or using binoculars or other vision-enhancing devices.
2. Elicitations:
people or organizations attempting to gain information about military operations, capabilities, or people.
Elicitation attempts may be made by mail, fax, telephone, or in person.
3. Tests of security:
Any any attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers
or procedures in order to assess strengths and weaknesses.
4. Acquiring supplies:
Purchasing or stealing explosives, weapons, ammunition, etc. Also includes acquiring military uniforms,
decals, flight manuals, passes or badges (or the equiptment to manufacture such items) or any other
controlled items.
5. Suspicious persons out of place:
People who don't seem to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishment, or anywhere
else. Includes suspicious border crossings and stowaways aboard ship or people jumping ship in port.
6. Dry run/trial Run:
Putting people in position and moving them around according to their plan without actually committing
the terrorist act. This is especially true when planning a kidnapping, but it can also pertain to bombings.
An element of this activity could also include mapping out routes and determining the timing of traffic
lights and flow.
7. Deploying assets:
People and supplies getting into position to commit the act. This is a person's last chance to alert
authorities before the terrorist act occurs.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
More on the be prepared for disasters check list
We left something out and my Daughter in another state found it.
Candles, a Stove and Rain gear.
Thank you to all my readsers!
Candles, a Stove and Rain gear.
Thank you to all my readsers!
Emergency Prepardness Checklist
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Recommended Items to Include in a
Basic Emergency Supply Kit
Everyone should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Listed below are some basic items that each emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that everyone review this list and consider where they live and their unique needs in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs for their family. Consider having at least two emergency kits, one full kit at home and a smaller portable kit in your vehicle, at school, at work or other places you spend time.
□ Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
□ Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
□ Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
□ Flashlight and extra batteries
□ First aid kit
□ Whistle to signal for help
□ Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
□ Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
□ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
□ Can opener for food (if kit contains canned foods)
□ Local maps
□ Cell phone and chargers
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an
Emergency Supply Kit
□ Prescriptions medications and glasses
□ Infant formula and diapers
□ Pet food and water for your pet
□ Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
□ Cash or traveler’s checks and change
□ Emergency reference material, such as a first aid book
□ Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person; consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate
□ Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
□ Fire extinguisher
□ Matches in a waterproof container
□ Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
□ Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
□ Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Print this list and use it to set up a disaster preparedness kit for your home.
Recommended Items to Include in a
Basic Emergency Supply Kit
Everyone should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Listed below are some basic items that each emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that everyone review this list and consider where they live and their unique needs in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs for their family. Consider having at least two emergency kits, one full kit at home and a smaller portable kit in your vehicle, at school, at work or other places you spend time.
□ Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
□ Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
□ Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
□ Flashlight and extra batteries
□ First aid kit
□ Whistle to signal for help
□ Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
□ Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
□ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
□ Can opener for food (if kit contains canned foods)
□ Local maps
□ Cell phone and chargers
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an
Emergency Supply Kit
□ Prescriptions medications and glasses
□ Infant formula and diapers
□ Pet food and water for your pet
□ Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
□ Cash or traveler’s checks and change
□ Emergency reference material, such as a first aid book
□ Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person; consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate
□ Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
□ Fire extinguisher
□ Matches in a waterproof container
□ Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
□ Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
□ Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Print this list and use it to set up a disaster preparedness kit for your home.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?
Sept 28, 2009
Disasters happen daily around the world: fires, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados. Just check the news!
Less than 7% of Americans are prepared for events like these. For example, the Western United States has wild fires. The Mid-West has tornados, and the South has hurricanes. California is well-known for its earthquakes; however, an earthquake can happen anywhere. California's San Andreas fault is expected to cause a 7.0 to 8.0+ magnitude earthquake when it ruptures. As we saw with Hurricane Katrina, in a major disaster, there won't be enough help from emergency services to reach everyone.
If electricty is unavailable or gas lines are leaking, do you know what to do? Even cell phones may not work, because cell towers could be damaged. That means loss of service and no way to contact outside help. What about basic needs, such as food, water and shelter?
Do you have an emergency plan for home, school and work? How about a first-aid kit? Flashlight? Radio? Shelter? Gas turn-off wrench? Disaster preparedness is an essential element of you and your family's well-being. Take a little time today to prepare for all the tomorrows.
This is an extremely good time to register and attend a C.E.R.T. (Certified Emergency Rescue Team) course in your community. These classes are free to the public and teach you to help yourself and others should a disaster occur in your area.
For other ideas on how to prepare, check out http://www.survivalsupplies4u.com/.
Disasters happen daily around the world: fires, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados. Just check the news!
Less than 7% of Americans are prepared for events like these. For example, the Western United States has wild fires. The Mid-West has tornados, and the South has hurricanes. California is well-known for its earthquakes; however, an earthquake can happen anywhere. California's San Andreas fault is expected to cause a 7.0 to 8.0+ magnitude earthquake when it ruptures. As we saw with Hurricane Katrina, in a major disaster, there won't be enough help from emergency services to reach everyone.
If electricty is unavailable or gas lines are leaking, do you know what to do? Even cell phones may not work, because cell towers could be damaged. That means loss of service and no way to contact outside help. What about basic needs, such as food, water and shelter?
Do you have an emergency plan for home, school and work? How about a first-aid kit? Flashlight? Radio? Shelter? Gas turn-off wrench? Disaster preparedness is an essential element of you and your family's well-being. Take a little time today to prepare for all the tomorrows.
This is an extremely good time to register and attend a C.E.R.T. (Certified Emergency Rescue Team) course in your community. These classes are free to the public and teach you to help yourself and others should a disaster occur in your area.
For other ideas on how to prepare, check out http://www.survivalsupplies4u.com/.
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