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MODULE 8 - TERRORISM
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CCommunity ommunity EEmergency mergency RResponse esponse TTeamseams
Promoting a culture of service,citizenship and responsibility
Terrorism
1. Understand the history of Modern-Day Terrorism.
2. Define Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction.
3. Understand the types of Weapons of Mass Destruction and their effects.
4. Identify the threat to Northwest Ohio.
5. Explain how to respond if a terrorist attack occurs in your community.
Objectives
1. Understand the history of Modern-Day Terrorism.
Objectives
1763: Ohio River Valley
Sir Jeffrey Amherst
40,000 Killed
History of Terrorism
History of Terrorism
1914 -1945WW I – WWII
10,000,000 (est.) Killed
History of Terrorism
History of Terrorism
1970 -2000The Terrorists
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History of Terrorism
1970 -2000The Events
Marine Barracks, Beirut
U.S. Embassy, Beirut Khobar Towers, Saudia Arabia
Achille-Lauro, Mediterranean Sea
Colonel William Higgins
Robert Stethom, U.S. Navy
U.S.. Embassy, Tanzania
U.S.. Embassy, Kenya
U.S.S. Cole, Yemen
February 26, 1993World Trade Center
6 Killed
1,000 Injured
History of Terrorism
2. Define Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Objectives
Definition
Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of criminal laws for purposes of intimidation,
coercion, or ransom.
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March 20, 1995Tokyo, Japan
12 Killed; 5,500 Injured
Definition
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Definition
March 1984The Dalles, Oregon
751 Sickened
Definition
1. Domestic Terrorism
2. International Terrorism
• Right – Wing Terrorism• Left – Wing Terrorism• Special Interest Groups
Definition: Right-WingApril 19, 1995
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
168 killed;
400 injured
July, 1996 – February, 1997Atlanta, Georgia
4 killed
200 injured
Definition: Left-WingDecember 1-3, 1999Seattle, Washington
Definition: Special Interest Group
Earth Liberation Front
Nation of Islam
Ohio Unorganized
Militia
Skinheads
Aryan Nation
Ku Klux Klan
World Church of the
Creator
Ohio Organized
Militia
Domestic Terrorist Groups: Ohio
Definition
1. Domestic Terrorism
2. International Terrorism
• Right – Wing Terrorism• Left – Wing Terrorism• Special Interest Groups
• Radical International Jihad Movement• State Sponsors of Terrorism • Formalized Terrorist Organizations
IRAQ
IRAN
SUDAN
SYRIA
NORTH KOREA
State Sponsors of Terrorism
December 21, 1984Pan Am Flight 103
283 killed
State Sponsors of Terrorism
Sheikh YassinHamas Cleric
…..If the U.S. moves into Iraq, suicide bombers will target U.S. interests and personnel, which in the past, Hamas only targeted Israeli interests..…
Formalized Terrorist Groups
Terrorist Cells in the U.S.
3. Understand the types of Weapons of Mass Destruction and their effects.
Objectives
Radiological ThreatRadiological Threat
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Dirty Bomb
Dirty Bomb: Conventional explosive which simply disperses industrial or medical- grade radioactive material over a large populated area with the intent to:
(1) contaminate a wide area and render it useless for a period of time
(2) cause widespread panic amongst the population.
Types of Radiation
• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma
• X-Ray
Personal Protection
TIMETIME
DISTANCEDISTANCE
SHIELDSHIELD
Chemical ThreatChemical Threat
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Chemical Agents
Chemical Warfare AgentsChemical Warfare Agents
LethalLethal Incapacitatingand
Riot Control
Incapacitatingand
Riot ControlIndustrial Chemicals
Industrial Chemicals
Warfare Agents
Warfare Agents
ChokingAgents
ChokingAgents
BloodAgents
BloodAgents
BlisterAgents
BlisterAgents
NerveAgents
NerveAgents
Classes of Chemical AgentsClasses of Chemical Agents
Chemical Attack Indicators
• Dead animals.
• Discolored or dead plant life.
• Unexplained odors (per dispatch).
• Low lying clouds.
• Written or verbal threats.
• Report of an explosion with little or no physical damage.
• Mass casualty scene or definite casualty pattern with similar symptoms.
Biological ThreatBiological Threat
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Biological Threat
• Bacterial Anthrax Plague
• Viral Small Pox Viral Hemorrhagic Fever• Toxins Botulism Ricin
THREE CLASSES
Biological Attack Indicators
• Unusual number of sick or dying people or animals.
• Suspicious bombing incidents.
• Unscheduled or unusual dissemination of sprayed materials.
• Abandoned spray or dispersion device.
• Containers from laboratory or biological supply houses.
• Calls to 911 Dispatch & EMS Response.
• Written or verbal threats.
Explosive ThreatExplosive Threat
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Explosive Devices
70% of all Terrorist Attacks are 70% of all Terrorist Attacks are committed using Explosives.committed using Explosives.
Explosive Devices
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 168
Taegue, South Korea 202
Bali, Indonesia 283
Tanzania & Kenya, Africa 264
Madrid, Spain 198
Lucas County
WMD Weapons
Reasons terrorists might use WMD weapons
Cheap
Available
Effective
Difficult to detect
Maximum benefit /minimum resources
Available: Atomic Boy Scout
Atomic EnergyMerit Badge
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Effectiveness: “Chemical Ali”
March 17, 1988Halabja, Iraq
5,000 Killed
4. Identify the threat to
Northwest Ohio.
Objectives
Threat to NW Ohio
Proximity to Canada -Open Borders
The Interstate Highway System
Proximity to Known Terrorist Cells
History of “Holy Toledo”
Port of Toledo
Great Lakes/Fresh Water
Threat to NW Ohio
TERRORIST TARGETS IN NORTHWEST OHIO?
TERRORIST TARGETS IN NORTHWEST OHIO?
Terrorist Targets
Enclosed areasEnclosed areas
Terrorist Targets
High profile events Large crowds High payoff and
accessible facilities
Auglaize Terrorist Targets
High profile events Large crowds High payoff and
accessible facilities
Guernsey Terrorist Targets
High profile events Large crowds High payoff and
accessible facilities
Cuyahoga Terrorist Targets
High profile events Large crowds High payoff and
accessible facilities
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Terrorist Targets
Critical facilities & infrastructures
Terrorist Targets
Terrorist Targets
Historic and Symbolic Places of Interest
5. Explain how to respond if a terrorist attack occurs in our community.
Objectives
Emergency Preparedness
1. Awareness
Knowing your surroundings
Training
Threats
Emergency Preparedness
2. Emergency Plan
Identify Home Hazards
How to shutoff utilities
How to use safety equipment
Emergency Preparedness
2. Emergency PlanEvacuation Plans vs. Shelter-In-Place
Prearranged Meeting Place
Contact Phone Numbers
Prearranged Safe Spot in your Home
Emergency Preparedness
2. Emergency PlanCreate a Disaster Supply Kit
Water & FoodFirst AidTools & SuppliesClothing & BeddingSpecial Items; ie.
Medicine, Pet Needs
Emergency Response
Listen to the Radio for Information
Evacuate or Shelter-In-Place
Give Assistance to Those Around
While at Home. . . . . .
Emergency Response
If told to Evacuate:
While at Home. . . . .
· Use specified evacuation
routes or designated shelters.
· Lock your house.
· Inform others that you have left.
· Consider using your meeting place.
Emergency Response
While at Home. . . . . If told to Shelter-In-Place:
· Go to the designated safe
spot in your home.
· Seal up the shelter.
· Keep your disaster supply kit with you.
· Stay there until notified that it is safe to leave.
Emergency Response
1. Recognition
Suspicious Surroundings Indicators of an Attack
If Caught in a Public Place. . . .
Emergency Response
2. Protect your Respiratory System
Damp towel over nose & mouth.
If Caught in a Public Place. . . .
Emergency Response
3. Evacuate to a Safe Place
Upwind / Uphill Outside (if you’re in an enclosed space) Time-Distance-Shield Take shelter from falling debris
If Caught in a Public Place. . . .
Emergency Response
4. Decontaminate Immediately
Remove clothing & jewelry Wash thoroughly with soap & water
If Caught in a Public Place. . . .
Emergency Response
5. Notify 9-1-1
Detailed and complete information
If Caught in a Public Place. . . .
Emergency Response
6. Wait for Safety Forces to arrive
Don’t leave the scene Treatment Distance yourself from other victims
(if chemical attack)
If Caught in a Public Place. . . .
Conclusion
ALWAYS BE PREPARED
YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST
TRAINING AND EDUCATION IS THE KEY
Questions & CommentsQuestions & Comments
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