Most of us agree that our world has changed since September 11, 2001, the day the U.S. started the war on terrorism. But the fact is that most of us don’t really know what to do in case of a terror attack. How can we fully prepare our homes, our families, and ourselves for an act of terror? The answer is that we can never be completely prepared. However, there are many things we can do to better our chances.

The Safety.com Terrorism Center will inform you of many potential life saving preparations that are available to you and your family.

Terrorists Targeting Public Transportation Raises Need to Be Watchful

2005's terror attack in London has stirred concerns that public transit systems all over the world, including in the United States, may be vulnerable to random acts of mass violence.  It's a reminder to us that terrorist acts can happen anywhere in the world and at any time, and even if we're on our way to work or to the grocery store or back home, we should be thinking about how to best prepare for a large-scale attack should one occur.    

• Public Transportation and Terrorism
• Read a Story about Searching Bags on Subways from Slate

Pocket Cards -- Guidance Against Terror Strikes

When a terror attack does strike, it may not be immediately obvious.  There may be fumes or other toxins in the air that will overcome you before you realize it.  Print out these three terror pocket guides and identify the warning signs of a deadly terrorist act.

• Biological Terrorism Pocket Guide from KRM Consulting (PDF)
• Chemical Terrorism Pocket Guide from KRM Consulting (PDF)
• Radiation Terrorism Pocket Guide from KRM Consulting (PDF)