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, s, 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.