TERRORISM - THINKING ABOUT THE UNTHINKABLE
Nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, biological weapons. Shootings, suicide bombers, school attacks, mall attacks. Water and food contamination. Kidnapping, hostage taking, sabotage of infrastructure How can we defend ourselves? 1. Listen to the voice and leading of God. 2. Be aware of your surroundings. 3. Knowledge vs fear 4. Be in good health Know your area! 1. Where are nuclear plants? Distance? 2. What are prevailing winds for your area? 3. Distance to large cities? 4. Distance to schools and malls? 5. Back roads of escape? 6. Where are public shelters? NUCLEAR Light - Heat - Blast Turn away and take cover. Resist the temptation to look. Blast travels slower than light. Cover head, especially ears. Radiation Shielding 16" of solid brick or hollow concrete filled with mortar or sand. 2' of packed earth or 3' if loose 5" of steel 3" of lead 3' of water Decay 7 hours = loss of 90% 2 days = loss of 99% 2 weeks = loss of 99.9% Depending on the beginning strength .1% can be dangerous! By The Numbers 1. Turn away and take cover 2. Cover head and ears 3. Cover all skin 4. Go to permanent shelter 5. Remove "dust". Dispose of contaminated clothing. 6. Wash skin, do not scrub 7. Secure protective area Secure your cover 1. Close all doors, windows and vents 2. Decision to turn off utilities 3. Seal all doors, windows, vents, fireplaces, woodstoves, etc. with 6mil+ plastic and duct tape 4. Stay in best protected area until all clear Secure your health 1. Potassium Iodine tablets. 130 mgs per day for 2 weeks or all clear Protects thyroid (Check dosage for children or elderly) 2. Calcium 1000 mgs for 2 weeks or more 3. Vitamin C 1000 mgs for 2 weeks or more 4. Stay away from sugars Communication Radio with extra batteries. (www.medicbatteries.com) Personal radios PUBLIC PLACES 1. Listen 2. Be Aware 3. Exits? 4. Do not move toward the huddle. 5. Be willing to go against the flow. 6. Talk to children