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Preparing for Emergencies
Types of Emergencies
• Health Emergencies• Natural Emergencies• Political Emergencies• Criminal Emergencies
Threat Impact Chart
Risk Calculation
• Impact: the effect of an event• Threat: a danger to you• Vulnerability: exposure to a particular threat• Risk: the likelihood and impact of
encountering a threat• Risk = Impact x (Threat x Vulnerability)
How to Reduce Risk
• You cannot likely reduce the threat• You can reduce your vulnerability• You can reduce the impact of an incident
Target Hardening
• Stay alert• Be unpredictable• Walk with confidence• Keep a low profile• Watch for surveillance• Do not share too much information• Beware of distractions
Before You Go
• Dress Code• Conduct Code• What to bring
Watch for Surveillance
• If you see someone twice, it could be surveillance
• If you see someone three times, it probably is surveillance
• Tell your team leader
Watch for Surveillance
• People that copy your movements• People moving too fast/slow or making
abrupt stops• People that stop when you stop• People turning away when observed by you
Be Alert
• Look outside of your housing before leaving• Watch for tampering with your vehicle• Know your choke points
In the Airport
• Buddy System• Pack light• Follow instructions from your team leader
regarding team luggage and customs forms
Airport Security
• Put all metal objects in your carry-on luggage• Take your shoes off• Do not carry anything that anyone would
ever think is a weapon in your carry on• Be polite• Be prepared to be questioned, wanded,
frisked, and searched
Airport Questions
• Where are you going?• Will this trip be for business or pleasure?• Is this your luggage?• Did you pack it?• Has it been with you at all times?• Has anyone asked you to carry anything for
him/her?
Other Questions
• Why are you here?• How long will you be here?• Where are you from?• What do you do in the US?• Who paid for your trip?• Do you have family in the US?• Are you part of a group?
On the Road
• Carjacking – give them your car• Checkpoints – be polite• Accidents – watch for violence• Look doors and keep windows up• Keep valuables out of site• Speed kills – tell your driver to slow down!• Wear a seat belt
In Town
• Walk facing traffic• Reduce the appearance of affluence• Watch for surveillance• Buddy system • Look both ways twice before crossing streets• Only carry what you need
Your Wallet
• Carry an old wallet with– Small amount of cash– Fake credit cards
• Keep valuables around neck or belt
At the Housing
• Lock doors• Do not let strangers in• Ask to change rooms if it is not safe• Do not leave valuables in your room• Have a fire plan
Pack a “Go Bag”
• Can be your normal purse or backpack• Keep your essential items together, not
scattered– Money– ID– Medication– Water
Rally Point
• A place to meet if you are separated from the group
• A place to meet if you cannot return to the hotel/housing
• A place to wait for others when traveling• A previously agreed upon location where we
will expect you in the event of an emergency• A safe place
Government Detention
• High survival rate• More experienced interrogator• Ask for your embassy representative
Hostage Survival
• First two hours are most violent• Do not immediately identify yourself as
Christian/American• Become a person to the captor, without
sharing too much information• Use family language• Ask for things – they want you to stay alive
Emergency Communication
• No calls, emails, or social media• Respect the family of victims• We will issue a statement• Stop rumors
Final Thoughts
• Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7
• There are no safe places.