Survival Handbook

About the Book

The first few minutes after a chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) terrorist attack are the most critical, and actions can be taken to save lives. The first priority is to avoid or reduce exposure. Every minute lost may cost lives, and it is unlikely that experts will be present immediately to advise.

This book is written for individuals, families, security professionals, etc., to form the basis for the critical decisions necessary to save lives. The most important section is the Emergency Response Protocols, providing prioritized instructions for those caught in a CBR attack. The Handbook also provides information necessary to evaluate equipment available for CBR protection, including gas masks, personal filter masks, and air filters. The protective characteristics of equipment must be matched to the characteristics of CBR to ensure adequate protection.

Attack indicators can serve as a first alert if the sights, sounds, scents, sensations or dissemination equipment are unknown and recognized. Guidelines for analyzing risk based on geographic location and international visibility, and for assessing vulnerabilities based on site characteristics and business profiles are presented. Protection of water supplies from CBR attack is addressed.

About the Author

Do you know how to protect yourself during a chemical, biological, or radiological terrorist attack? What protects and what does not? How safe is your water supply? How great is your risk of experiencing an attack? Can you recognize the signs and signals of chemical, biological, or radiological terrorist attack? THIS BOOK CAN PROVIDE THE ANSWERS YOU MAY NEED IN AN EMERGENCY. As a member of the National Intelligence Council at the time of the first war with Iraq, Elizabeth Terry guided the Secret Service, FBI, and Department of Defense in identifying vulnerabilities of key Government facilities to chemical, biological, and radiological terrorism and establishing protective measures. Since that time, she has worked with major U.S. corporations, providing vulnerabilities studies and awareness seminars focusing on this special type of terrorism. J. Paul Oxer’s extensive career in technical and management consulting has included development of international projects for potable water supply, waste water collection and treatment. J. Paul holds a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and a member of the National Defense Executive Reserve assigned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in water resources management.