The Current Terrorist Threat Level is High (Orange)

Why?  Intelligence Reports (As of February 10, 2003) Suggest Increased Possibility of al Qaeda Attack

WHAT WE ARE DOING

Increased Vigilance

• --Constant information/Intelligence sharing between Bexar County Emergency Management, Sheriff and SAPD, SAFD, and SA Emergency Management
• -- Consultation with Texas DPS/DEM, Military and FBI on appropriate Readiness and Response actions

Continue Building our WMD Response Team

• -- New Equipment from DOJ - $273,000 Arriving Now
• -- Team Building - Increased Tempo for Training and Planning

Smallpox Vaccination Plan

• --Limited pre-event vaccination of Emergency Responders and Healthcare Personnel started       February 18, 2003
• --Post-event plan to vaccinate all of Bexar County in 5 days in case of attack is complete/in place

Texas Domestic Preparedness Assessment

• -- DOJ Nationwide Study – Texas Engineering Extension Service (A&M) Administered in Texas
• -- Working to Determine our Threats, Vulnerabilities, Capabilities, and Needs when faced with Terrorism
• -- Bexar County SO, FM/EM, PW, EMS, WMD Team, DA, EMS, Fire, SAMHD, SAPD, FBI, and Military are working together on the Project

Bexar Co./San Antonio WMD Terrorism Exercise

• -- Texas DEM Sponsored 3- Day WMD Exercise Evaluates BC/COSA Consequence Management
• --Schedule:
• Scenario Design/Planning Meeting – March 11, 2003
• Senior Officials Workshop – April 3, 2003
• Incident Command System Training - April 8-10, 2003
• Functional Exercise – May 7-10, 2003

What Else Can We Be Doing?

• Be Security Conscious – Look for the unusual
• Take Additional Precautions at Public Events
• Consider Increased Security for High Value Facilities
• Prepare to Execute Anti-Terrorism Plans- Annex V

WHAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN DO?

Know What to Prepare
(Have a family disaster supply kit)

• –Flashlight and extra batteries
• –Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
• –First-aid kit
• –Blankets or sleeping bags
• –Non-perishable foods (for 3-7 days)
• –Water (1-gallon/person/day for 3-7 days)
• –Can opener (non-electric)
• –Essential medicines
• –Prescription eye wear
• –Medical and General Power of Attorney
• –Will
• –Key records
• –Irreplaceable heirlooms and photos
• –Sturdy clothing and shoes
• –Cash/credit cards
• –Put in container(s) you can carry

Shelter in Place
If asked to stay indoors:

• –Close and lock doors and windows
• –Seal door thresholds with wet towels
• –Seal all opening with tape and plastic sheeting
• –Turn off ventilation
• –Monitor TV or radio
• –Don't smoke or have an open flame

Evacuation

• Keep gas in car
• Family emergency kit
• Have a home escape plan
• Rally points – at least 500 feet from home and a second place to meet
• Have emergency phone numbers available
• –911, work, schools, neighbors, out-of-town family
• Consider special needs of family members
• Plan for pets

INFORMATION SITES
Emergency Management Information