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TARGET
DALLAS
is listed as one of the nation’s top ten terror targets
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SAY SOMETHING
SEE SOMETHING
that looks suspicious? Contact your local authorities.
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TAKE ACTION
STAY INFORMED
and take proper action in a terrorist related emergency
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PREPARE
ALWAYS
have your emergency kit ready to go
HOMELAND SECURITY
The Department of Homeland Security provides advisory information that combines threat information with vulnerability assessments. It also provides communication to safety officials and the public.
Terrorism Advisory
Take the Quiz
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Question 1
Your three best tools in the case of a nuclear attack are time, distance and
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A sturdy structure is paramount to surviving a nuclear attack
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A sturdy structure is paramount to surviving a nuclear attack
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Question 2
When encountering a terrorist attack, why should you take shelter in an internal room?
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It's easier to block chemical attacks.
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It's easier to block chemical attacks.
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Your Results
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INCIDENTS
MANY
active shooting incidents occur in the U.S. each year
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WORKPLACE
VIOLENCE
may be from a disgruntled current or past employee
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PROTECT
RUN
until you are safe. Fight as a last resort.
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PROACTIVE
HAVE A PLAN
with your emergency kit ready at all times
what is an
ACTIVE SHOOTER?
An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.
Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims.
Active shooter situations are often over within 10-15 minutes and law enforcement may not arrive in time. Individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.
Tips for Evacuating or
Hiding Out
Active shooter situations occur when you least expect them. It is important to know how to respond if you find yourself under threat of an active shooter.
| Options | WHAT TO DO | KEEP IN MIND | IN CASE OF |
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| RUN | If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises. |
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| HIDE | If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you. |
| To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place:
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| FIGHT | Stay calm if evacuation and hiding are not possible options. |
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Take the Quiz
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Question 1
Active shooter situations usually last several hours, giving law enforcement plenty of time to arrive at the scene.
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Active shooter situations can last as short as 3 minutes
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Active shooter situations can last as short as 3 minutes
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Question 2
How can you prevent a shooter from entering your hiding place?
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A simple barricade can stop a gunman
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Making yourself a target is a bad idea
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