恐怖主义
今日美国恐怖主义
国土安全部持续面临着各种复杂且充满挑战的潜在威胁。这些威胁包括个人和/或小团体实施的暴力活动，例如国内暴力极端分子，以及受外国恐怖分子和其他恶意外国势力启发或唆使的暴力活动。
外国恐怖组织和国内暴力极端分子继续试图煽动潜在追随者在美国发动袭击，包括利用阿富汗最近发生的事件。
Domestic & International Attacks
Domestically, these attacks could occur through a variety of different methods including infrastructure attacks like drinking water tanks or electric power generating stations, or through large gathering and popular locations. Internationally, terrorism attacks have taken place at coffee shops and nightclubs as well as subways and government buildings.
Orange County residents can best cope with potential terrorism and other crisis situations by preparing in advance. Preparedness begins with each individual and extends to their families, friends and co-workers. While there is no way to predict terrorism, or where you will be if it happens, advance planning will help protect you and your loved ones.
Terrorist cells have been known to record and monitor activities, taking pictures and making drawings. Be alert to those individuals you see at emergency scenes on a repeat basis. Being observant supports homeland security and fire prevention efforts.
Be aware of individuals attempting to gain information about your operations, staffing and security protocols that appear to be more than just typical curiosity.
Suspicious transactions involving large cash payments, deposits, withdrawals, or transfers of money; bulk cash smuggling; suspected financial fraud; sale of counterfeit goods; or misleading charities.
This may include people who are in places they should not be, as well as people who do not fit into the daily routine of surroundings or the emergency scene.
Be alert to people that just look out of place or you have seen at multiple emergency scenes as they could be part of a dry run exercise for illegal activity. Be alert to multiple false alarms to the same location, especially areas considered critical infrastructure such as government buildings and schools.
Beware of what looks like people and supplies getting into position to commit an act of violence. Remember scene safety, if you spot something or get information on the way to a call that suggests you and your crew would be in danger consider staging at a safe distance and follow your department's scene safety protocols.
全国“发现异常，立即报告®”宣传活动
In July 2010, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched a national "If You See Something, Say Something™" public awareness campaign. This is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and violent crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper state and local law enforcement authorities. Homeland security begins with hometown security, where an alert public that practices common sense can play a critical role in keeping our community safe.
Local Resources for Preparing Against a Terrorist Attack:
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Get detailed information on how to prepare against terrorism at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Download free publications at the Department of Homeland Security.
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Check out a guide on bioterrorism emergency preparedness from the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC).
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Learn more about local terrorism prevention resources at the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center.