Disaster Recovery Tip #30: When Terrorism Hits Home
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Tue, Aug 16, 2011
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War on Terror
The world watched in shock on Friday as the media unfolded story after story depicting the horrific bombing and shooting massacre in Oslo. Our hearts go out to those grieving in Norway; a once peaceful and secure country now stunned by homegrown terrorism.
While Americans understand the risk of terrorism first-hand, it is important you and your employees know what to do if tragedy strikes. Below are some general safety guidelines from FEMA to take into consideration.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Move or leave if you feel uncomfortable or if something does not seem right.
- Take precautions when traveling. Be aware of unusual behavior. Do not accept packages from strangers or leave luggage unattended. Report suspicious behavior to police or security personnel.
- Learn where emergency exits are located in buildings you frequent. Plan how to get out in the event of an emergency.
- Be prepared to go without services you normally depend on—electricity, telephone, natural gas, gasoline pumps, cash registers, ATMs, and Internet transactions.
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