WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND
SAFETY TIPS TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF A TERRORIST ATTACK
Ways to Protect Yourself
Take the time to learn more about
the different types of terrorism and the terrorists'
weapons (e.g., kidnapping, hijacking, shooting, and explosives).
Stay informed about the current
terrorist attack threat level in the United States, and learn
how the Homeland Security Advisory System works by
visiting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Web site (http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=29).
Be aware when you are out in public. Terrorists choose targets with easy public access where they cannot be readily spotted and that provide a quick escape route after an attack. Such targets include airports; large buildings; resorts; and major events like concerts, holiday celebrations, and sports games.
Be careful when traveling. Do
not accept packages from people you do not know, and
do not leave your luggage unattended.
Safety Tips
Make note of emergency evacuation
plans in buildings, subways, at work, at school, and
in other public areas.
Look for objects near you that
could move, fall, or cause an explosion.
