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Thursday 29 November 2012

Terror Preparedness And Kits For Emergency

By Eric Holm


Before the 9/11 attack in New York Americans had not experienced what it is like to live in a country where terrorism reigns. In South Africa and other countries terrorism had been experienced for many years. The success of terrorist tactics in some countries may have encouraged the use of bombs and chemicals as a way of achieving political ends, even in America.

At the heart of terrorist tactics is shock. Innocent citizens cannot relax because they are the prey. Like animals living with predators, innocent people must constantly be ready for a shock attack. Alertness and flight are the survival modes of wild animals. Human beings need to develop some of those same qualities. Eyes and ears are the instruments of observation. People need to keep emergency kits as part of their constant vigilance..

Terrorism can take many forms and have many consequences. Suitable kits should cater for many different types of emergency. Terrorists might poison food and water supplies so a supply of these essential life sustaining things should be included. When a sustained terrorist attack is underway, as it was in South Africa for a number of years, terrorism emergency kits need to be constantly checked and replenished regularly. There should also be provision for worst case scenarios. For many people across the world that has meant relocating to another country.

So, what other items must be included in terrorism preparedness and kits? First, you need a gas mask and the accompanying filter cartridge. Make sure that your gas mask fits your face properly. It would even be better if you have a water canteen that can also be used with your gas mask, preferably the same as the ones used in the military. Next, you need to include protective suit, which can guard you from residues and other harmful traces of biological and nuclear attacks. To make sure that your hands and feet are also protected, you can look for boots and gloves that are thick and have silver shield to assure that harmful radiation can not permeate into your skin. If you have young kids, make sure that you have terrorism emergency kits prepared for them as well.

Terrorist attacks aim at creating fear and shock in order to achieve their ends. They need effective communication methods, but communication is also essential for their victims. Torches, whistles and radios will be essential, but such implements can also help the terrorists locate victims in some situations. Perhaps the most important survival techniques, therefore, are contained in the heads of people who have some training in survival methods. It is possible to research a great deal of such information on the Internet where there are sites that will allow people who have a common code of survival for when an emergency occurs.




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