Rural Security Planning: Protecting Family, Friends and Farm.
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Transcript of Rural Security Planning: Protecting Family, Friends and Farm.
• What would happen if…– Your barn caught fire?
– Someone was stealing your ammonia?
– Your grain became contaminated?
– Your livestock operation was put under quarantine?
• Don’t know the answers?– In this presentation you'll learn:
• How to help emergency responders react to a disaster in progress
• How to secure your farm and family
against those wishing to do harm
• Relatively simple changes or updates on your part can make the difference between:– Life and death– Protection and
destruction of property– Chemical containment
and contamination
• Crime and Pollution insurance coverage
• County emergency address
• Emergency information mailbox
• Pesticides in one location
• Emergency responder's tour
Cover the Basics
Cover the basics:
Crime and Pollution Insurance Coverage
• Your insurance policy may not cover:– Injuries of trespassers on your property– Farm chemical spills– Destruction due to methamphetamine
production– Vandalism to your property
Cover the basics:
Crime and Pollution Insurance Coverage
• How to handle it:– Review your coverage with your insurance
agent• Discuss specific exclusions and amendments• Cover livestock or high-value crops beyond their
market value• Ask if installing security measures would lower
your premium• GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING
Cover the basics:
County Emergency Address
• 911 emergency addresses are critical for emergency responders– To locate emergency sites
as quickly as possible
• Your address should be:– In 3 inch reflective
numerals– On BOTH sides of your
mailbox
Cover the Basics:
Emergency Information Mailbox
• A well-hidden mailbox can provide emergency information to first responders. It should contain:– Detailed map of the farm– A list of emergency contact persons and their
phone numbers– Locations of hazardous chemicals– A list of major contents of each building
Cover the basics:
Pesticides in one Location
• Store all chemicals in one building– Always return leftover
pesticides to the same location
– Secure against theft– Fire resistant location
• Mark the building location clearly on a farm map
Cover the basics:
Emergency Responder Tour
• Invite local emergency responders to your farm and show them:– Water mains– Electricity control boxes– Fuel and chemical supplies– Your emergency mailbox– Livestock– Other important areas or concerns
Cover the Basics:
Emergency Documentation
• The farm map: What you will see
• Developing your map• Buildings and
contents: Where things are stored
• Contact numbers: Whom to call
Cover the Basics:
Emergency Documentation
• The Farm Map: What You Will See– Draw a map and identify vulnerable areas
• Where hazardous chemicals are kept• I.e.... Pesticides, used oil, fuel• Creeks, wetlands
– Don’t make the map too complicated– Look at your property and ask, “What would
someone want to steal, damage, or contaminate?”
Buildings and Contents
• Number each of your farm buildings
• Cross-reference them to the drawings on your farm map– Describe contents
• Is something valuable inside that would be important to save?
• Types of equipment inside• Location of fuel tanks• Chemical storage areas
Contact Numbers
• Provide a prioritized list of names and numbers– First contact should be someone familiar with
the operation• Someone who could make critical decisions in an
emergency• Someone who can spend money or take action
Security Threats to Farms
• Preplanning for an emergency is one half of protecting your farm.
• Now consider what you have to do to secure your farm against those who wish to purposefully harm your property
• The mischief maker• The trespasser• The thief• The narcotics entrepreneur• The disgruntled employee• The computer hacker• The homegrown extremist• The terrorist
Security Threats to Farms
Security Threats to Farms
• The mischief maker– Many farmers have
had crops, animals, or other property damaged for no good reason.
– To avoid this:• Limit access• Put up “No
Trespassing” signs• Strategic lighting
Security Threats to Farms
• The trespasser– Jogger– Mushroom hunter– Snowmobiler– Not permitted hunter
• How to avoid them:– Put up no
trespassing signs– Develop a good
relationship with neighbors
Security Threats to Farms
• The Thief– The most common
crime on farms– “anything not nailed
down” is a target• Tools• Fertilizers• Pesticides
• How to stop them:– Keep tabs on your
inventory– Use up-to-date security
measures
Security Threats to Farms
• The Narcotics Entrepreneur– Anhydrous ammonia
makes methamphetamines– Monetary loss less of a
concern than• damaged tanks
• ammonia release
• Consult ammonia supplier and plan
• Watch for “drug litter”
Security Threats to Farms
• The Disgruntled Employee– Ask insurance agent about “employee
dishonesty coverage”– Consider changing locks– Establish inspection times for farm areas
• If an employee complains– If can’t change situation, just listening may
help.
Security Threats to Farms
• The Computer Hacker– Can destroy years worth of data
• Crop records• Financial records
• How to avoid them:– Make a hard copy of your computerized work– Store it in a safe location away from the farm– Update virus patterns weekly– Do not connect the computer that you store personal
and farm records to the internet
Security Threats to Farms
• The Homegrown Extremist– release of animals from captivity– destroy genetically modified plants
• How to avoid them:– better security – place your vulnerable property in secure
areas– check your insurance coverage
Security Threats to Farms
• The Terrorist– Has political/idealistic goals– May not be deterred by risk of punishment– May damage agricultural production and
processing facilities
• How to avoid them – Report outbreaks of diseases– Be vigilant
• Security planning in a nutshell– Prioritize assets and security
– Who are the bad guys?
– View from adversary’s perspective
– Security strategies and measures
– Relative cost of security measures
Prioritize Assets and Security
• Consider the Three Ls– Lock– Light– Limit access
• Protect most important assets first
• Give them best security
Who are Bad Guys?
• Could be former or angry employees
• Extremists or terrorists
• Anyone who you think may purposely want to harm your operation
View from Adversary's Perspective
• Ask yourself:– What would be the
easiest way to:• Steal• Damage• Destroy assets or
property?
• Identify possible targets
Security Strategies and Measures
• Deterrence– Lighting– Dogs
• Detection– Electronic sensors– Nosy neighbors
• Delay– Gates/fences– Locks
Cost of Emergency Measures
• Operational security is FREE!– Educate employees/family
• Be aware of surroundings• Alert them to valuables someone may want to
damage• Make security everyone’s job
• Randomly scout farm & premises
Cost of Emergency Measures
• Electronic security systems– Expensive, but worth it (when protecting valuable
assets)
• Physical barriers– Gates and locks are less expensive, and worth it but
effective
• Guards– Most expensive
• Hire on short-term basis to save
• Farm Security: Where to Begin– Physical Protection planning– Protecting Information– Physical Protection procedures– Physical Security measures– Electronic Security– Chemical Protection– Biosecurity
Physical protection planning
• Arrange to have a security survey conducted
• Use disaster information websites– USDA– EDEN
• Know your insurance coverage
• Develop contingency plans
Protecting Information
• Call law enforcement if you see suspicious activity– Start a neighborhood watch
• Have neighbors pick up mail when you’re away– Do not put your name on the mailbox
• Do not discuss or advertise what you grow/raise
Physical Protection Procedures
• Inventory critical farm assets
• Participate in security training exercises
• Always ask for identification
• Protect your PCs
Physical Protection Procedures
• Deal with employees to ensure security
• Key and lock procedures
• Take care of equipment
Physical Security Measures
• Protect water
• Install security lighting
• Maintain a “clear zone”
• Prevent vehicle access
• Pay attention to gates
Electronic Security
• Door switches
• Motion sensors
• Electronic access control
• Video surveillance
• Backup telephones
Chemical Protection
• Ammonia protection
– Disable equipment
– Secure tanks
• Authorize specific employees to handle chemicals
Biosecurity
• Follow proper biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission. – Control traffic on and around the farm– Isolate new animals from other animals for at
least 2 weeks– Keep it clean!
• Clean and disinfect all equipment between uses• Control rodents and insects
Reporting Security Events to Authorities
• Employees– Report suspicious activities to you– Keep a visitor log
• If you find evidence of a crime, don’t disturb it!
• Do not try to stop a crime in progress• Call insurance agent
– Call attorney if necessary
The Security Conflict
• Who to tell what?– Your main concern is to prevent compromise
of your physical protection system while not impeding fire fighters and responders
– Don't discuss your security information with people who don't need to know.
– Install a "Knox Box"
In Conclusion…
The more information and preparation
before an emergency (or security breach),
the better!
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