Terrorists are working to obtain biological, chemical, nuclear and radiological weapons, and the threat of an
attack is very real. Here at the Department of Homeland Security, throughout the federal government, and at
organizations across America we are working hard to strengthen our Nation's security. Whenever possible, we
want to stop terrorist attacks before they happen. All Americans should begin a process of learning about
potential threats so we are better prepared to react during an attack. While there is no way to predict what will
happen, or what your personal circumstances will be, there are simple things you can do now to prepare yourself
and your loved ones.
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, as you will see
throughout the pages of Ready.gov, there are important differences among potential terrorist threats that will
impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. With a little planning and common sense, you can be
better prepared for the unexpected. |
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