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
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