Psychologically prepare yourself…. admit
to yourself that it can and will happen where you
live/work/play. Commit to memory exactly what you will do the instant you know of an
attack in your area. The first few seconds and minutes may be critical to your survival.
Make several emergency plans and prioritize them. Do not deviate from your priority planning
unless there is an overwhelming need to do so. Plans that are made when you are cool,
calm, and collected will almost always be better than the “spur of the moment” plan made under
duress.
Don’t be afraid – be prepared.
Rehearse your plan(s) – “you will play like you practice.” Drive potential evacuation routes
on weekends. Check each route for any potential bottlenecks, dangerous areas, run a
family Shelter-in-Place (SIP) drill, etc.
Study your area weather patterns and prevailing winds for
different times of the year. Pay special
attention to evening weather forecasts if the National
Security Threat level goes to Red (Severe Risk of Terrorist
attack). STAY INFORMED AND BE
AWARE.
