What is TERRORISM? A Guide to Understanding the Threat of Terrorism

Terrorism is: The illegal use of threats or violence to bring fear to people for the purpose of demanding and/or gaining public attention for political, religious or social reasons.

The Illegal Use of Threats or Violence Bombings, shootings or hijackings Using chemical weapons Using biological weapons

Public Attention

Political, Religious or Social Reasons Bombings, shootings or hijackings Using chemical weapons Using biological weapons

Should San Diego Citizens Be Concerned? RED Severe risk of terrorist attacks ORANGE High risk of terrorist attacks YELLOW Elevated condition, significant risk of terrorist attacks BLUE Guarded condition, general risk of terrorist attacks GREEN Low risk of terrorist attacks

What Is the County of San Diego Doing to Protect From a Terrorist Attack?

What Can We Do?

We Can: Have a family plan Be aware of surroundings Stay informed Report suspicious activities to the San Diego FBI office at Volunteer

Stay Calm

County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services Deborah Steffen, Director County Board of Supervisors Greg Cox, District 1 Dianne Jacob, District 2 Pam Slater, District 3 Ron Roberts,District 4 Bill Horn, District 5 Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer Walter F. Ekard Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Safety Group Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Safety Group W. Harold Tuck, Jr. Developed for the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services