Unit 8 2017a Edition CERT Basic Training Unit 8 Terrorism and CERT 8 1 Unit Objectives Define terrorism Identify potential targets in the community Identify the eight signs of terrorism ID: 913969
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Terrorism and CERT
CERT Basic TrainingUnit 8
2017-a Edition
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Unit Objectives
Define terrorism
Identify potential targets in the community
Identify the eight signs of terrorism
Identify CERT operating procedures for a terrorist incident
Describe the actions to take following a suspected terrorist incident
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Unit Topics
What Is Terrorism?
Terrorist Targets
Terrorist WeaponsCBRNE IndicatorsPreparing at Home, Work, and in Your NeighborhoodCERTs and Terrorist Incidents
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What Is Terrorism?
The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives
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Terrorism in the Past
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Terrorist Goals
Mass casualties
Loss of critical resources
Disruption of vital servicesDisruption of the economyHeightened fear
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Seats of governmentKey Industries
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Terrorist Targets
Bridges, subways, tunnels, and other key transportation facilities
Water supplies and utilities
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Terrorist Weapons: CBRNE
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C
hemical2. Biological3. Radiological4. Nuclear5. High-yieldExplosives
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Chemical Weapons
Blister agents
Blood agents
Choking agentsNerve agentsRiot-control agents
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Biological Weapons
Routes of exposure:
Inhalation
IngestionAbsorption
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Radiological Weapons
Considered a higher threat because components are easy to obtain
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Nuclear Weapons
Derives destructive force from nuclear reaction
Affected area is larger as contaminated objects spread
Potential for casualties extends beyond initial attackLong-term effects difficult to monitor and track
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High-Yield Explosives
Weapon of choice for terrorists
Used in 80% of attacks
Military munitions: grenades, mortars, artillery, missilesNewer explosives called “improvised explosive devices” or IEDsAny device created in an improvised manner used to destroy, disfigure, distract, or harass
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Assessing the Risk
Types of terrorist weapons in order of greatest risk (least to greatest):
Nuclear
ChemicalRadiologicalBiologicalHigh-yield explosives
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Eight Signs of Terrorism
Surveillance
Elicitation
Tests of securityFundingAcquiring suppliesImpersonation or suspicious peopleRehearsals and dry runsDeployment
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Attack Has Occurred or Is Underway
Vapor clouds or mists
Unscheduled spraying
Materials or equipment unusual for the areaUnusual odors or tastesOut of place and unattended packagesLeaking packages
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If you observe any indications of a terrorist incident you should:Not touch itMove away from object or areaReport it to authorities immediately
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Physical Signs of Chemical-Biological Attack
Sick or dead animals, fish, or birds
Large number of persons seeking medical attention
Multiple victims exhibiting similar symptomsMultiple casualties without obvious signs of trauma
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Slide20Preparing at Home, Work, Neighborhood
Personal and family safety is first priority!CERT members are NOT equipped or trained to respond to terrorist incidentsTerrorism incident scenes are also crime scenes
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Prepare for Terrorist Activity
CBRNE events are survivable
Preparing for terrorist incidents similar to preparing for natural hazards
Review Unit 1 guidelinesCertain actions more relevant to CBRNE
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Shelter-in-Place Procedures
Shut off ventilation systems
Go to your shelter-in-place room
Use precut plastic sheeting to cover air openingsTape sheeting over doors, windows, ventsUse duct tape to seal other areasListen to a battery-powered radioVentilate room once contaminants are gone
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Shelter-in-Place Materials
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Sheltering in Place
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Protection from Radioactive Fallout
Go deep inside a building (distance/shielding)
Stay inside (time)
Stay tuned
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Basic Decontamination Procedures
Leave the contaminated area
Take decontamination action
Remove everythingWash handsFlush the entire bodyBlot dry
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Report for decontaminationFood safety
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Slide28Treating Others
First priority for a CERT member is personal safetyTake self-protective measures onlyDo not attempt to treat victims in contaminated areaTell victims about decontamination procedures
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Slide29What Professional Responders Will Do
Follow sizeup steps:What is going onHow bad the situation is and how much worse it could getWhat measures can be taken to control the incident safelyWhat resources will be needed
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Unit Summary
Terrorists attack to:
Intimidate the government or the civilian population
Further their objectivesTheir goals are to:Create mass casualtiesDisrupt critical resources, vital services, and the economyCause fear
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Unit Summary (cont’d)
Terrorist Weapons
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Chemical2. Biological3. Radiological4. Nuclear5. High-yield Explosives
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Incident Zones
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Understand, but do not establish, zones
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Unit Summary (cont’d)
CERT Protocol for Terrorist Incidents
Terrorist incidents are a stop sign!
Do not proceed if you suspect terrorist activitySimple guidelines:Do not touchMove away from object or areaReport it to authorities immediately
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Next Steps for New CERTs
2016-11-07
Next Steps for New CERTs (Handout)
Help in class (sign-in desk, help teach)
Help in mocks (committee, safety officer, moulage)
Respond to team activations
Gear: Maintain, expand (
www.bit.ly/certgear
)
Refresh training (student manual, IS-317)
New training (annexes, supplemental, FEMA, CPR/AED)
Other organizations (Red Cross, ARES, MRC)
Get your amateur radio (ham) license
Community service (+sign up for community alerts)
Encourage others to get trained!
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Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations — Part 1
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Links (Orem)
Print a map for your neighborhood from
www.oremcitydrill.com/about.html
Review hazard mitigation plan at bit.ly/utcty-mitigationSign up for alerts at alerts.orem.orgRead Orem’s emergency plan atwww.oremcity.org/emergency-managementCheck out bit.ly/certforum and bit.ly/certwikiFacebook: Like “Orem City CERT”
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Links (Provo)
Print a map for your neighborhood from
www.provo.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=2240
Review hazard mitigation plan at bit.ly/utcty-mitigationSign up for alerts at bit.ly/provo-alertCheck out bit.ly/certforum and bit.ly/certwikiFacebook: Like “Provo CERT”
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Mock Disaster Drill Review
2016-10-30
Mock Disaster Drill “Warm Wash”
What prepared you the most/least?
What did you like most/least?
What would you change?
What would you change about class?
Location & scenario
Sign-in, food, sign-out, cleanup
Incident Command System
Moulage & victim placement
Briefings & hot washes
Comms
& logistics
Triage & search/rescue
Medical treatment
Distractions & confusions
First responder hand-off