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Don't Be Afraid, Be Ready
The Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign seeks to help American families be better prepared for even unlikely emergency scenarios. We know from intelligence reports that terrorists are working hard to obtain biological, chemical, and radiological weapons, and the threat of an attack is real. One of the primary mandates of the Department of Homeland Security is to educate the public, on a continuing basis, about how to be prepared in case of a national emergency -- including a possible terrorist attack. Get Informed: www.Ready.gov You can get the information you need by:
How to Prepare for National Emergencies: What You Can Do There are three initial steps that families can take: Professionals at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) put together a Citizen's Guide offering tips on how to prepare for a range of measures for you to make your family, your home, and your community safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds. Listed below are additional links to information and guidance to help you prepare for national emergencies, including preparing for terrorism or chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attacks.
Citizen Guidance on the Homeland Security Advisory System (PDF - 1page, 132 KB)
Food Safety.Gov
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Important phone numbers regarding food and water safety:
Citizen Corps
Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected
Family Disaster Planning
Provide Tips and Leads about Suspicious Activity
Help Your Country - Volunteer
Travel Safety
Citizen Safety
Homeland Security State and Local Contacts
Threat Level
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