Surviving Terrorism In America

America’s war on terrorism is an enormous task that will surely take years, decades, or longer to win. Terrorism has gotten so popular world wide that its flames may never die out. Our biggest enemy, Al Qaeda and its followers have proven their distaste for Americans, and their willingness to take extreme measures to hurt us. They don’t like apple pie and their hatred for Americans runs deep… The capture of Bin Laden will not assure us of the end of terrorism. Other Muslim groups with the human and financial resources and willingness to die for their cause will still present a threat for years to come. In our efforts to “stabilize” the Mid East, we seem to have “stirred up a hornets nest”. And remember, there are other fanatical groups throughout the world and in the U.S. that are also a great concern to our security.

We must do our best to protect our own soil. We must be diligent in protecting our sea and air ports, borders, railways, factories, cities, homes, agriculture…and people. It is a daunting task for Law Enforcement to accomplish. They need our help. Every American needs to join in the fight against terrorism. We need to think “out of the box” and be observant of our surroundings. We need to report suspicious activities in a timely manner. Our efforts in personal and family emergency preparedness are crucial. The many excellent volunteer organizations together can be a powerful force in responding to acts of terrorism. Working as a whole; American citizens can make a difference in the fight against terror.

I hope you have gained a better understanding of the hazards, how to recognize them, and how to respond to disasters and terrorism when it strikes. And most of all, I hope you become proactive and join the fight for the safety of our Nation, our freedom, and the American way of life.