Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 123 TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS...continued room. Keep listening to your radio or television until you are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. Local officials may call for evacuation in specific areas at greatest risk in your community. Additional Positive Steps You Can Take Raw, unedited footage of terrorism events and people's reaction to those events can be very upsetting, especially to children. We do not recommend that children watch television news reports about such events, especially if the news reports show images over and over again about the same incident. Young children do not realize that it is repeated video footage, and think the event is happening again and again. Adults may also need to give themselves a break from watching disturbing footage. However, listening to local radio and television reports will provide you with the most accurate information from responsible governmental authorities on what's happening and what actions you will need to take. So you may want to make some arrangements to take turns listening to the news with other adult members of your household. RECOVER AFTER What to Expect after an Act of Terrorism An act of terrorism may have wide-spread and devastating results. You should be prepared for the following things after an attack: • There can be significant numbers of casualties and/or damage to buildings and the infrastructure. So employers need up-to-date information about any medical needs you may have and on how to contact your designated beneficiaries. • Heavy law enforcement involvement at local, state and federal levels follows a terrorist attack due to the event's criminal nature. • Health and mental health resources in the affected communities can be strained to their limits, maybe even overwhelmed. • Extensive media coverage, strong public fear and international implications and consequences can continue for a prolonged period. • Workplaces and schools may be closed, and there may be restrictions on domestic and international travel. • You and your family or household may have to evacuate an area, avoiding roads blocked for your safety. Let Your Family Know You're Safe If your community has experienced a disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well web site to let your family and friends know you are safe. You may also call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family. www.efilmgroup.co
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