What Can Citizens Do?

A Guide to

Terrorism

Preparedness

We Can:• Have a family plan

• Be aware of surroundings

• Stay informed

• Report suspicious activities to the San Diego FBI office at 858-565-1255

• Volunteer

1. School

2.Work

3. Away fro

m Home

4.Home

Family Preparedness Plan

A Family Preparedness Plan

• Decide on a meeting place

• Make a list of emergency phone numbers

• Have an emergency supply kit

• Locate fire exits and extinguishers

• Take a first aid and CPR class

• Practice the plan

Emergency Kits

At School

Ask

• How will schools communicate with families?

• Do they store enough food, water and other basic supplies?

• Are they prepared to “shelter-in-place?”

Prepare

• Keep a mini version of emergency kit in backpack

Kid’s Mini Emergency Kit• A small bottle of

water

• One or two granola bars

• A list of emergency phone numbers

• Mini flashlight

• Bottle of hand sanitizer gel

At Work• Know your company’s plan

• Know the exit routes, location of fire extinguishers and medical kits

• Have a designated post-evacuation meeting location

• Make a list of phone numbers

• Gather personal emergency supplies: flashlights, walking shoes, a water bottle and other items.

Be Aware of Surroundings Know your Neighbors

• Identify neighbors who need additional help and make a plan to help them in an emergency

• Create Neighborhood Watch group

• Report suspicious activities in your neighborhood to the San Diego FBI office at 858-565-1255

Stay Informed• Learn about terrorism

• Know ways to access community resources and information

• Listen to local radio and television reports

• Emergency announcements

Volunteer• Prevent, prepare for

and respond to emergencies

• No matter what your profession, experience or expertise

• Emergency announcements

Stay Calm

Ways to Cope• Talk with your children

• Normalize their reactions and feelings

• Spend time with your family

• Reassure others

• Keep your routine or schedule

• Seek professional help

Before, During and After an Attack

Make a Plan

Have an emergency supply kit

Stay informed

Know your surroundings

Stay calm

Follow official instructions

Take protective actions

Stay calm

Evacuate hazardous areas if necessary

Stay informed

Follow official instructions

Stay calm

Before During After

County of San DiegoOffice of Emergency Services

Deborah Steffen, Director

County Board of SupervisorsGreg Cox, District 1 Dianne Jacob, District 2Pam Slater, District 3 Ron Roberts,District 4

Bill Horn, District 5

Chief Administrative OfficerChief Administrative OfficerWalter F. Ekard

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Safety GroupDeputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Safety GroupW. Harold Tuck, Jr.

Developed for the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services