Comprehensive Safety Quick Reference Guide, Daytona Beach, Fl, Prescott, AZ, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Terrorism Quick Reference

A chemical attack is the deliberate release of a toxic gas, liquid or solid that can poison people and the environment.
Quickly try to define the area which was affected and seek "clean air."
Stay upwind, uphill, and upstream from any suspected contaminated areas.
Signs and symptoms of individuals who have been affected by chemical agents include convulsions, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, and severe coughing.
Certain chemical agents like mustard gas will redden the skin and cause severe skin and eye irritation.
Remove all clothing and other items in contact with the body. Cut off contaminated clothing to avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth.
Decontaminate exposed skin with soap and water.
Flush eyes with lots of water.
Seek immediate medical assistance.

Biological attacks are the deliberate release of germs or other biological substances that can make you sick.
Biological agents are dangerous because they can be spread by natural convection or air currents. Ventilation systems in buildings or transportation facilities may actually become part of the dissemination system.
Signs and symptoms of individuals who have been exposed to biological agents vary depending on the organism. Most signs and symptoms include flu-like symptoms (i.e. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe fever).
These signs will probably be reported by health care officials at local hospitals.
If you suspect your skin or clothing has come into contact with a potentially infectious substance, remove and bag your clothing. Wash yourself with soapy water immediately. Put on clean clothes and seek medical assistance.

Radiological attacks, commonly referred to as "dirty bombs" are the use of conventional explosives to spread radioactive materials over a targeted area.
While the explosion will be obvious, the presence of radiation will not.
If you hear an explosion and/or you are warned of a radiation release, cover your nose and mouth and go inside to place of shelter that has not been damaged.
Close windows and doors; turn off air conditioners, heaters, or other ventilation systems.
If you think you have been exposed to radiation, take off your clothes and wash your body as soon as possible.
Stay where you are and check official news as it becomes available.

A nuclear blast is an explosion which creates intense heat, a pressure wave and widespread radioactive material which can poison the air, water, and ground surfaces.
Take cover immediately to limit the amount of radioactivity absorbed.
If you take shelter, go as far underground as possible.
Decrease your time of exposure; increase your distance and shielding to reduce your risks.
Use available information to assess the threat of radioactive exposure. If you think you have been exposed to radiation, health care authorities may advise you to take potassium iodide. Potassium iodide is the same stuff added to your table salt to make it iodized and it protects your thyroid gland which is particularly vulnerable to radioactive poisoning.

If there is an explosion, take shelter against anything sturdy.
If the explosion is in the building you are in, exit immediately without using the elevators.
If you see smoke, crawl on the floor.
Use a wet cloth or anything available to cover your mouth and nose.
Never go back into a burning building.
If you are trapped in debris from a collapsed building, avoid unnecessary movement so you don't kick up dust.Breathing in dust can be dangerous.
If possible use a flashlight or whistle to signal rescuers.
Always assume that an explosion is releasing some dangerous material.
Decrease your time of exposure; increase your distance and shielding to avoid any potential contamination.