• Prepare to deal with a terrorist incident by adapting many of the same techniques used to prepare for other crisis.
• Be alert and aware of the surrounding area.  The very nature of terrorism suggests that there may be little or no warning.
• Take precautions when traveling.
• Be aware of conspicuous or unusual behavior.  Do not accept packages from strangers.
• Do not leave luggage unattended.
• In an unfamiliar building be aware of your immediate surroundings, including your closest exits.
• People who live or work in a multi level building can do the following: Review emergency evacuation procedures and know were fire exits are located.
• Create an emergency communications plan with an out of town family member or friend who are unlikely to be affected by the same emergency.

• Authorities will determine if evacuation is necessary based on the type and duration of the incident.  Other considerations are the length of time it should take to evacuate the area, weather conditions, and the time of day.
• Shelters: Temporary shelters are schools, churches and other places of public assembly that are utilized during incidents requiring citizens to be evacuated from a specific area.  Tune to radio and television for information on the nearest shelter to your location.  If radio and television communications are disrupted, local emergency personnel will direct you as needed.
• Take pre assembled emergency supplies.
• Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, elderly people and people with disabilities.
• Plan to take your pets with you; do not leave them behind.  Because pets are not permitted in public shelters, follow your plan to go to a relative or friend's home, or find a location that will allow pets.

Have the following supplies on hand for all emergencies:

If you need to evacuate your home or are asked to "shelter in place," having some essential supplies on hand will make you and your family more comfortable.  Prepare a disaster supplies kit in an easy to carry container such as a duffel bag or small plastic trash can.

• Flashlights and extra batteries.
• Battery operated radio and extra batteries.
• First Aid kit.
• Emergency food supplies (non perishable foods).
• Water (1 gallon per person, per day).
• Can opener (non electric).
• Essential medicines.
• Cash and credit cards.
• Prescription eye wear.

• Indoors- Turn on battery operated radio or television to get the latest emergency information. Get your preassembled emergency supplies. If told by the authorities to leave, do so immediately.
• Outdoors- Climb to high ground and stay there. Avoid walking through any floodwaters. If it is moving swiftly, even water 6 inches deep can sweep you off your feet.
• In a car- If you come to a flooded area, turn around and use an alternate route.  If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground.  Many death have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles

• If caught at the scene of an accident, move away from the accident scene and help keep others away.
• Do not walk into or touch any of the spilled substance.
• Try not to inhale gases, fumes and smoke.  If possible, cover mouth with a cloth while leaving the area.
• Stay away from accident victims until authorities have identified the hazardous material as safe.
• Try to stay upstream, uphill and upwind of the accident.

If asked to stay indoors ("In Place Sheltering"), seal your house so contaminants cannot enter.

• Close and lock windows and doors.
• Seal gaps under doorways and windows with wet towels and duct tape.
• Seal gaps around window and air conditioning units, bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans, and stove and dryer vents with duct tape and plastic sheeting, wax paper or aluminum wrap.
• Close fireplace dampers.
• Close off nonessential rooms such as storage areas, laundry rooms and extra bedrooms.
• Turn off ventilation systems.