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The Homeland Security Advisory System is intended to create a common vocabulary, context, and structure for an ongoing national discussion about the nature of the threats that confront the homeland and the appropriate measures that should be taken in response.
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Terrorism is the use of force or violence
against persons or property in violation of
the criminal laws of the United States for
purposes of intimidation, coercion, or
ransom. Acts of terrorism include threats of
terrorism; assassinations; kidnappings;
hijackings; bomb scares and bombings;
cyber attacks (computer-based); and the
use of chemical, biological, nuclear and
radiological weapons.
Terrorism
• Learn where emergency exits are located in buildings you frequent. Plan how to get out in the event of an emergency.
• Be prepared to do without services you normally depend on—electricity, telephone, natural gas, gasoline pumps, cash registers, ATMs, and Internet transactions.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Move or leave if you feel uncomfortable or if something does not seem right.
• Take precautions when traveling. Be aware of conspicuous or unusual behavior. Do not accept packages from strangers. You should promptly report unusual behavior, suspicious or unattended packages, and strange devices to the police or security personnel.
The following are general guidelines to help guard against Terrorism:
Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency.
However, there are important differences among potential terrorist threats that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. With a little planning, you can be better prepared for the unexpected.
