Transcript CERT Unit 8 - Lamorinda CERT – A community based

Contra Costa County CERT Program
Unit 8 – Terrorism Awareness
Released: 18 August 2011
Community Emergency Response Team
 Personal safety is ALWAYS the number one priority
 Work as a team
 Wear personal protective equipment…gloves, helmet,
goggles, N95 mask and boots
 The CERT goal is to do the
Greatest Good for the Greatest Number
 Hope for the best but plan for the worst
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Unit Objectives
 Define terrorism
 Identify potential targets in the community
 Identify CERT operating procedures for a terrorist
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incident
Describe the actions to take following a suspected
terrorist incident
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What Is Terrorism?
The unlawful use of force or violence
committed by a group or individual against
persons or property to intimidate or coerce
a government, the civilian population, or
any segment thereof, in furtherance of
political or social objectives.
--U.S. Department of Justice
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Terrorism
 Domestic
 International
S.L.A.
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Terrorist Goals
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Mass casualties
Loss of critical resources
Disruption of vital services
Disruption of the economy
Individual and mass panic
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Terrorist Targets
 Seats of government
 Key industries
 Bridges, subways,
tunnels, and other key
transportation
facilities
 Water supplies and
utilities
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Terrorist Weapons
 Biological
 Nuclear
 Radiological
 Incendiary
 Chemical
 Explosive
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Biological Weapons
 Targets:
 People
 Animals
 Crops
 Routes of exposure:
 Inhalation
 Ingestion
 Absorption
Visual 8.8
Biological Weapons
 Bioterrorism Weapons:
 Bacteria
- Anthrax
 Viruses - Ebola / Small Pox
 Toxins – Botulism, ricin
 Agents:
 May
take days or weeks to be confirmed
 May spread far beyond initial
contamination point
 Considered high risk
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Nuclear Weapons
 Much different than conventional weapons:
 Many
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casualties
 Very large area affected
 Long-term health effects
Derives destructive force from nuclear reaction
Affected area gets larger as contaminated objects
spread
Potential for casualties extends beyond initial
attack
Long-term effects difficult to monitor and track
Considered low but increasing risk
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Radiation Dispersal Devices
 Conventional explosive with radioactive element
 Radiological materials readily available
 Hospitals,
medical and dental offices
 Considered moderate to high risk
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Incendiary Devices (Firebombs)
 Used to initiate
combustion
 Easy to make
 Easy to use
 Low impact
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Chemical Agents
 Five types
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Blister agents (Mustard)
 Blood agents (Cyanide)
 Choking agents (Chlorine)
 Nerve agents (Sarin)
 Riot-control agents (CS/ CN)
 Components readily available
 Onset of symptoms from immediate to 18 hours
 Considered moderate risk
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Conventional Explosives
 Terrorists “weapons of choice”
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Car Bombs
Pipe Bombs
Letter Bombs, etc.
 Can be:
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Military munitions
Improvised explosive devices (IED)
 Considered high risk
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Galvanized Pipe Bomb Video
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Self-Care During Terrorist Incidents
At the incident:
 Get upwind and uphill
 Lead others
 Limit exposure time
 Increase the distance from the hazard
 Add shielding
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Establishing Zones
Wind
Direction
“Cold Zone”
Safe Area
“Warm Zone”
Evacuation & Decontamination Area
“Hot Zone”
Incident
Contaminated
Area
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CERTs and Terrorist Incidents
IF YOU FIND A SUSPICIOUS
PACKAGE:
 Do not touch it!
 Move away from the object or area
 Report it to authorities
Caution!
Using cellular phones or two-way radios may
detonate an explosive device!
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Terrorism Indicators
Environmental indicators:
 Sick or dead animals, fish, or birds
 Unscheduled spraying
 Vapor clouds or mists
 Absence of crops, wildlife, or insects
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Terrorism Indicators
Environmental indicators:
 Out of place and unattended packages, boxes, or
vehicles
 Packages that are leaking
 Unusual materials or equipment
 Small explosions that disperse liquids, mists, or
gases
 Unusual odors or tastes
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Terrorism Indicators
Physical indicators:
 Many casualties without signs of obvious trauma
 Victims who are exhibiting similar symptoms
 Large numbers seeking medical attention
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CERT Response To Terrorism
During terrorist events, help people get to safety and leave
resolution to professional responders !!!
Terrorism scenes are also crime scenes!
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Preparing for Terrorism
 Assemble a disaster supply kit
 Identify a safe room and meeting place outside of
the home or workplace
 Develop a family communication plan
 Learn shelter-in-place procedures
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Shelter-in-Place Procedures
 Shut off Heating and A/C system
 Go to safe room with disaster supply kit
 Duct
tape plastic sheeting over openings
where outside air can come in
 Seal with duct tape other areas where air
can come in
 Listen to battery-powered AM/FM radio for
all clear
 Ventilate room once contaminants are gone
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Protection from Radioactive Fallout
 Go deep inside a building
(distance/shielding)
 Stay inside (time)
 Stay tuned
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Basic Decontamination Procedures
 Leave the contaminated area
 Take decontamination action
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Remove everything
 Wash hands before using
them to shower
 Shower or flush with cool
water
 Blot dry
Report for decontamination
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Treating Others
 First priority for a CERT member is
personal safety
 Take self-protective measures only
 Do not attempt to treat victims in
contaminated area
 Listen for official Public Health
Advisories about decontamination
procedures
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CERT Guiding Principles
 Always do a thorough sizeup
 Step
1…Gather facts
• What are the dangers?
 Step 2…Assess your situation
• What are team capabilities?
• What are team limitations?
 Step 3…Develop a plan of action
 Step 4…Take action and evaluate
Team safety is the number one priority
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Local Terrorist Targets
List:
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Questions
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Unit Summary
 Terrorism goals
 Potential targets in the community
 CERT operating procedures for a terrorist incident
 Actions to take following a suspected terrorist incident
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