Terrorism and cert cert basic Training Unit 8 Unit Objectives

Tips/Leads/More Info

• Northern California Regional Intelligence Center
• www.ncric.org
• Sergeant David Cook
• CCCSO Homeland Security Unit
• 925-313-9612 (Desk)
• [e-mail]

Biological warfare agent lethal dose is estimated May take days to weeks to confirm: natural or attack???

• AGENT

• INFECTIOUS DOSE

• INCUBATION

• Anthrax

• Plague

• Brucellosis

• Q Fever

• Smallpox

• Botulinum

• SEB

• 8,000+Organisms

• 100+ Organisms

• 10+ Organisms

• 1+ Organisms

• 10+ Organisms

• 0.0[0]1 ug/kg

• 27 ug/kg

• 1-5d Incubation

• 2-3d Incubation

• 5+d Incubation

• 10+d Incubation

• 7+d Incubation

• 1-5d Incubation

• 1-6hour Incubation

• From:Brian David, JPO Bio Defense, May 2000

See CBRNE Indicators?

• If you observe any indications of a terrorist incident you should:
• Do not touch it
• Move away from object or area
• Report it to authorities immediately

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• Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT

• IF YOU SEE SOMETHING,
• SAY SOMETHING

Attack Has Occurred or Is Underway

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• Vapor clouds or mists
• Unscheduled spraying
• Materials or equipment unusual for the area
• Unusual odors or tastes
• Out of place and unattended packages
• Leaking packages

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Unit Objectives

• Community Preparedness
• Describe functions of CERTs
• Describe Types of Hazards
• Personal and Organizational Preparedness Actions
• Disaster Psychology

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Key Disaster Elements

• They are relatively unexpected
• Emergency personnel may be overwhelmed
• Lives, health, and the environment are endangered

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Types of Disaster

• Natural
• Technological
• Intentional

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Why should we be concerned?

• From 1950 to 2010 there have been 81 declared disasters affecting all or part of the nine-county Bay Area

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• 2010 ABAG Report – Disasters 1950 - 2009

Lets start with Earthquakes-Local

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• NG

• HF

• CP

• LR

• TV

• RM

• BV

Disaster Effects On Infrastructure

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• Damage to structures:
• Damaged hospitals unable to function normally
• Increased risk of damage from falling debris
• Roadways and railway damage
• Basic necessities unavailable

Infrastructure damage is regional

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SUMMARY TABLE: Predicted Road Closures for Bay Area Counties and Selected Earthquake Scenarios

COUNTY	Alameda	Contra Costa
San Andreas - Santa Cruz Mts.	24	10
San Andreas - Peninsula-Golden Gate	50	9
San Andreas - Northern Golden Gate	62	20
San Andreas - Entire Bay Area	146	30
No. San Gregorio	43	11
Southern Hayward	901	43
Northern Hayward	335	238
N + S Hayward	1,081	268
Rodgers Creek	54	34
Rodgers Creek - Northern Hayward	363	256
Rodgers Creek - Entire Hayward	1,111	294
Southern Maacama	8	3
West Napa	22	20
Concord-Green Valley	56	201
Northern Calaveras	180	107
Central Calaveras	51	10
Mt. Diablo Thrust	94	78
Greenville	70	47
Monte Vista Thrust	10	1

But may have local impacts

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• Damage to transportation:
• Police, fire and EMS might not be able to respond
• Interruption to the flow of needed supplies

Fuel could be in short supply

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Whoops!

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• Pumping Station

Disaster Effects On Infrastructure: Disrupted Communications

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• Home and cell phones will not work

• Congestion and (eventual) lack of power may cripple otherwise robust systems

Disaster Effects On Infrastructure: Utilities

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• Loss of utilities
• Increased risk of fire or electrical shock
• Inadequate water supply
• Increased risk to public health
• Increased risk of fire or explosion from fuel line rupture

What’s in your neighborhood?

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• Chemical Plants
• Service Stations
• Hospitals
• Hazardous Waste Stations
• Transportation

• Facilities Filing Risk Management Plans

What else? Walk you neighborhood with a fresh look for hazards

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Other Hazards

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• Wildfires
• Floods
• Hurricanes
• Terrorism

Results of Damage to Infrastructure

• Police: address incidences of grave public safety
• Firefighters: suppress major fires
• EMS personnel: handle life-threatening injuries
• Lower priority needs met in other ways

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Hazards Related to Structure Type

• Types of damage will vary by structure
• High rise vs. single story

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Be aware of your surroundings

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Non-Disaster Roles

• Identify and aid neighbors/coworkers who might need assistance
• Distribute preparedness materials; do demos
• Staff first aid booths at special events
• Assist with installation of smoke alarms
• Parade route management

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Review the detailed information covered tonight in Unit #1 in your classroom binder

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• Review the detailed information covered tonight in Unit #1 in your classroom binder
• Read Unit #2 Fire Safety which will be covered next week and sit in your same seat next week
• Bring an adjustable wrench, work gloves and appropriate clothes for outdoor training at night
• Discuss preparedness with family and friends
• Assemble supplies in multiple locations
• Examine homes for hazards
• Questions? -- Visit www.walnut-creek.org/cert

• Homework Assignment

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