Terrorism Awareness

The global security environment is currently marked by the war in Iraq and potential attacks by terrorists.

Canadian National security and intelligence authorities continue to indicate that there is no evidence to suggest a threat causing unusual risk to the Canadian public or infrastructure.

British Columbia has a 4-level threat advisory system [PDF] in place and the following Web site will provide additional information about the BC threat level: www.rcmp-grc.ca should the BC advisory system be activated in BC.

Every individual, family and every level of government has a responsibility to be prepared for any emergency, including potential terrorism actions.

Be Prepared for Every Emergency [PDF]
Knowing what to do in every emergency is critical for everyone. This brochure has some information specific to being better prepared for a potential terrorist attack such as radiological, chemical or biological attacks.

Personal Preparedness for a Terrorist Attack [PDF]
The brochure is intended to help families plan for potential terrorist incidents.

Terrorism, What you Need to Know [PDF]
Tips on being safer before, during and after a terrorism attack.

Shelter-in-Place [PDF]
What to do to be safe in the event of a hazardous material release into the air.

British Columbia Threat Advisory System [PDF]
A 4-level system to provide warnings that increase as the risk of the threat increases. Each level (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH and IMMINENT) has different protective measures the public and provincial government ministries and agencies should take.

Guidelines for Implementation of the Province of British Columbia Threat Advisory System (BCTAS) [PDF]
An interim guide designed to assist local government, critical infrastructure facilities, business, key assets and citizens initiate standardized actions as a result of increased terrorist threat levels in BC. Revised version dated March 25, 2003.

Suspicious Packages
From BC Mail Plus, the people who deliver BC Government mail. Works anywhere!

How to Handle Anthrax and Other Biological Agent Threats [PDF]
A simple procedure for office workers and others who may confront a suspicious package, substance, or situation.

B.C. Centre for Disease Control
British Columbia Centre for Disease Control web page has question and answer sheets on Bioterrorism.

SafeCanada
A Canadian public safety web resource covering all aspects of preparedness- including terrorism consequences.

British Columbia, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism Consequence Management Plan [PDF]
Several provincial agencies have cooperated to outline how BC will coordinate response to the consequences of a possible terrorist action involving unconventional weapons.

The Health Canada Centre for Emergency Prepraredness and Response (CEPR)
Canada's central coordinating point for public health security issues. Among its many responsibilities, CEPR develops and maintains national emergency response plans for Health Canada; monitors outbreaks and global disease events; and is the health authority in the Government of Canada on bioterrorism, emergency health services and emergency response. A direct link to self help brochures about coping with the stress of terrorism within this site is: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/oes-bsu-02/

Responding to CBRN Threats: A Federal Perspective [PDF]
Government of Canada statement dated February 2003.

Incident Commander's and First Responder's Guide for Responding to Biological/Chemical Threats [PDF]
A guide produced with the authorization of the United States National Domestic Preparedness Office (NDPO) and with assistance from the following British Columbia agencies:

• RCMP "E" Division Emergency Coordination Centre
• Office of the Fire Commissioner
• British Columbia Ambulance Service
• British Columbia Centre for Disease Control