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Terrorism Related Disaster Preparation Exercises
Terrorism-Related Disaster Preparation Exercises
In the recent years, terrorism has changed with the global sophistication, to complex and unmanageable standards. A country may consider itself a haven for its people, only to be surprised by a terrible terrorism attack. From these terror trends observed in different countries, governments must equip themselves with the necessary disaster management skills and equipment. Various disaster preparation activities can be undertaken to fight terrorism attacks. These disaster preparation exercises are meant to avoid or reduce terrorism casualties.
The foremost exercise should involve civic education on terrorism attacks. The public should be aware of what to do on receiving information on a planned terrorist activity, when in the midst of a terrorist attack or when in the aftermath of a terrorist activity (Bloomberg, Scoppetta, & Cassano, 2007). For instance, the public should be aware of the need to avoid an area they consider to be hit by terrorists. They should also move out of a building that has been targeted by terrorists or has already...
They need to identify the possible evacuation routes quickly and move out of the building. They should avoid any abandoned cars, damaged buildings and crowds, and follow possible directions from the people in authority around the scene. The public should also be advised to seek for medical attention when injured, and counseling for trauma management, after suffering a terrorism experience.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency should also facilitate trainings to different stakeholders that co-work in events of disaster management (Bloomberg, Scoppetta, & Cassano, 2007). For instances, medics should be informed of the necessary course of action in preparing the hospital facilities whenever they hear of a terrorist attack with potential for mass casualties. Fire fighters should be trained on the response action in case of a terror attack, and ways of doing it, without falling victims of another attack. They need to be trained on the rehearsal evacuation methods and procedures. The security authorities also need to be aware of the best ways of supporting evacuation exercises as they track down the terrorists. Besides, the media must…
References
Bloomberg, M.R., Scoppetta, N., & Cassano, S.J. (2007). Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Strategy. Fire Department City of New York, 21-39.
Vasterman, P., Yzermans, C.J., & Dirkzwager, A.J. (2004). The Role of the Media and Media Hypes in the Aftermath of Disasters. Oxford Journals, 3-7.
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