APPEARANCE: White powder. Can be prepared in liquid or crystalline form. DESCRIPTION: Ricin is an extremely toxic plant protein derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis). …
Explosive Terrorist Attack Fact Sheet
Terrorists have frequently used explosive devices as one of their most common weapons. Terrorists do not have to look far to find out how to make explosive devices; the information is readily …
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Radiological Terrorist Attack Fact Sheet
Terrorist use of an Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD) — often called “dirty nuke” or “dirty bomb” — is considered far more likely than use of a nuclear explosive device. An RDD combines a …
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Nuclear Terrorism Fact Sheet
A nuclear blast is an explosion with intense light and heat, a damaging pressure wave, and widespread radioactive material that can contaminate the air, water, and ground surfaces for miles around. A …
Chemical Terrorism Fact Sheet
Chemical agents are poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids and solids that have toxic effects on people, animals or plants. They can be released by bombs or sprayed from aircraft, boats and vehicles. …
Biological Terrorism Fact Sheet
Biological Threats Close up of bacterial colonies in a Petri dishBiological agents are organisms or toxins that can kill or incapacitate people, livestock and crops. A biological attack is the …
Cyber Terrorism Fact Sheet
Often times, we may not realize that our actions online might put us, our families, and even our country at risk. Learning about the dangers online and taking action to protect ourselves is the first …
Blackout Preparedness Fact Sheet
The biggest Blackout in U.S. history occurred on August 14, 2003, leaving roughly 50 million people without power. Blackouts can happen anywhere, and to anyone, so being prepared is …
Hijacking Survival Guidelines
Hijacking is extremely rare, but it does happen. It is well to consider how you should react if you end up being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The physical takeover of the aircraft by the …