1. Workplace Security: Current Issues, Preparedness, and Response

2. Current Security Issues
Building access
Mail screening
Terrorism alerts

3. Building Access Proper screening of visitor/employees
After hour access to suite
Intrusion system operation
Report suspicious persons/activities to security/authorities
Remain vigilant around building and home

4. Mail Screening Follow proper mail screening procedures
Understand and follow bio-hazard procedures for handling and reporting of suspicious items

5. Terrorism Alerts Homeland Security Advisory System
Types of potential incidents
Preparedness/response

6. Homeland Security Advisory System
                                                                 
Comprehensive means to disseminate information
Provides warnings in a graduated system
Applies an appropriate level of alert consistent with the level of risk

7. Low Condition - Green
A low risk of terrorist activity exists, but warrants only routine security measures associated with daily operations.

8. Guarded Condition - Blue
A possible threat of terrorist activities and generally enhances security awareness responsibilities

9. Elevated Condition - Yellow
An increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists and may increase access controls to include additional personnel and vehicle barriers

10. High Condition - Orange
This condition is set when a terrorist incident occurs or intelligence information is received indicating that some form of terrorist action is imminent, and requires specific protection measures to be put in place

11. Severe Condition - Red
This most serious condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist attack or where an attack has already occurred and it significantly increases protective measures

12. Types of Terrorism Incidents
Chemical
Biological
Radiological
Nuclear

13. Chemical Incident Poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids, or solids
Some are odorless and tasteless
Some have immediate effect and some are delayed
Difficult to produce
Difficult to deliver in lethal concentrations
Outdoors, the agents often dissipate rapidly

14. Biological Incident
Organisms or toxins that can kill or incapacitate people, crops, and livestock
Bacteria - often respond to antibiotics
Viruses – dependent on body they infect, do not respond to antibiotics, antiviral drugs sometimes effective
Toxins – poisonous substances, some can be treated by antitoxins and selected drugs

15. Biological Incident Agents are difficult to grow and maintain
Many break down quickly when exposed to sun and air
Some are long lived such as anthrax spores

16. Radiological Incident
“Dirty Device” – combination of conventional explosives and radioactive material
Sub-lethal over a small area
Large and heavy

17. Nuclear Incident Conventional nuclear device
Most probably a “suitcase weapon”
Same type of effects as a larger weapon
Area and severity of effects significantly more limited

18. Preparedness / Response - General
Be aware of your surroundings - wherever you are
Take precautions when traveling - report unusual behavior, suspicious packages, or strange devices to security personnel
Move or leave if you feel uncomfortable or if something does not seem right
Pay attention to emergency exits in buildings

19. Preparedness / Response - General
Ensure that employees and family members are aware of the Homeland Security Advisory System
Develop a communications plan for the office and home
Identify at least two meeting points for family members
Develop an emergency response plan
Assemble an emergency supplies kit
Always remember people with special needs or medical conditions

20. Preparedness / Response - Chemical
Radio & batteries
Water
Nonperishable food & manual opener
First aid kit, soap
Plastic sheeting, duct tape
Plan to close air intakes in commercial buildings

21. Preparedness / Response - Chemical
Listen to radio broadcasts for instructions
Unless instructed to evacuate, remain indoors and seek shelter in an internal room; seal room with plastic sheeting and duct tape
Remain in protected areas until cleared to leave
If caught in an unprotected area, attempt to get upwind and find shelter
Seek medical attention; if not available, decontaminate yourself and assist with others

22. Preparedness / Response - Biological
Radio & batteries
Water
Nonperishable food & manual opener
First aid kit, soap, bleach
Plastic sheeting, duct tape
Plan to close air intakes in commercial buildings

23. Preparedness / Response - Biological
Listen to radio broadcasts for instructions; you may not know you have been exposed
At first notice of any symptoms, seek medical attention
If your skin or clothing becomes visibly contaminated, remove clothing, bathe with soapy water, put on clean clothes, and seek medical attention

24. Preparedness / Response - Radiological & Nuclear
Radio & batteries
Water
Nonperishable food & manual opener
First aid kit, soap
Plastic sheeting, duct tape
Plan to close air intakes in commercial buildings
Knowledge of local public shelters

25. Preparedness / Response - Radiological & Nuclear
Listen to radio broadcasts for instructions
Remain indoors and seek shelter in an internal room; seal room with plastic sheeting and duct tape
Remain in protected areas until cleared to leave
If caught in an unprotected area, attempt to get upwind and find shelter
Shielding, distance, time!

26. Focus on the Realities
Probability of being involved in or affected by an incident is very low
Company is not a target
A biological or chemical incident will be very limited in scope, immediately begins to disperse due to atmospheric and wind conditions
A “Dirty Bomb” or device is extremely non-portable, cumbersome, and heavy.
The FBI, CIA, and other government agencies are working tirelessly to reduce the risk

27. Helpful Websites www.fema.gov/areyouready/