Terrorist Attack

Introduction

As we learned from the events of September 11, 2001, the following things can happen after a terrorist attack:

There can be significant numbers of casualties and/or damage to buildings and the infrastructure. Keep up-to-date information about any medical needs you may have and how to contact your designated beneficiaries.
Heavy law enforcement involvement at local, state and federal levels follows a terrorist attack due to the event’s criminal nature.
Health and mental health resources in the affected communities can be strained to their limits, maybe even overwhelmed.
Extensive media coverage, strong public fear, and international implications and consequences can continue for a prolonged period.
Workplaces and schools may be closed, and there may be restrictions on domestic and international travel.
You may have to evacuate an area, avoiding roads blocked for your safety.
Clean-up may take many months.

Before

During

If Disaster Strikes

Remain calm and be patient.
Follow the advice of Campus Safety and local emergency officials.
Listen to a global communication source for news and instructions.
If the disaster occurs near you, check for injuries. Give first aid and get help for seriously injured people. Try to contact Campus Safety at x333 if possible.
Do not use the telephone unless it is a life-threatening emergency.

Shelter-in-Place

You can provide a minimal amount of protection to your breathing by covering your mouth and nose with a damp cloth.
Close all windows.
Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
Go to an above-ground room (not the basement) with the fewest windows and doors.
Wet some towels and jam them in the crack under the doors.
Stay in the room and listen to your communication source and Campus Safety officers until you are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate.

Additional Information