Terrorism Links and Information

Links

1. As schools and communities across the U.S. prepare and develop plans for responding to potential emergency situations, U.S. Secretary of Education has unveiled this new web resource to help. It is designed to be a one-stop shop that provides school leaders with information they need to plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts. Click here .
2. Don't be afraid--BE READY: Ready.gov  is a web site provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
3. Click here  to read what the U.S. Postal Service has to say on the topic.
4. You may also click here  to see what the CDC has to say about HOW TO HANDLE ANTHRAX AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL AGENT THREATS

FBI Advisory
If you receive a suspicious letter package what should you do?

1. Handle with care. Do not shake or bump.
2. Isolate and look for indicators.
3. Do not open, smell, or taste.
4. Treat it as suspect. Call 911.

A suspicious package may have one or more of the following indicators:

1. No Return Address
2. Restrictive Markings (e.g.., PERSONAL, SPECIAL DELIVERY)
3. Possibly Mailed from a Foreign Country
4. Excessive Postage
5. Misspelled Words
6. Addressed to Title Only or Incorrect Title
7. Badly Typed or Written
8. Protruding Wires
9. Lopsided or Uneven
10. Ridged or Bulky
11. Strange Odor
12. Oily Stains
13. Discolorations
14. Crystallization on Wrapper
15. Excessive Tape or String

If letter or package is open and/or a possible threat is identified:
For a bomb Threat:

1. Evacuate immediately
2. Call 911 (Police)

For a Radiological Threat:

1. Limit Exposure - DO NOT HANDLE
2. Distance (Evacuate Area)
3. Shield Yourself from Object
4. Call 911 (Police)

For a Biological or Chemical Threat (Such as Anthrax):

1. Isolate - DO NOT HANDLE
2. Call 911 (Police)
3. Wash Your Hands with Soap and Warm Water