IMPORTANT:
Things to Look Out For: Be Observant:
Multiple sightings of the same suspicious person, vehicle or activity at the same location;
Individuals or activities that don't "fit" into the surrounding environment;
Individuals sitting in a parked vehicle for an extended period of time;
Individuals or several people sketching or taking notes, photographing or videotaping areas or buildings not normally associated with tourist activity;
Clothing out of place for the weather, such as someone wearing a heavy coat in hot weather;
Individuals or people carrying unusually heavy bags or backpacks;
Vehicles -- especially vans, U-Hauls or delivery trucks -- improperly parked or parked in locations not normally associated with deliveries;
Follow your instinct. If something doesn't look right, it might not be.
by TM'r WestCoastGal AKA CoCo
SOURCE:NBC
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Suppose a cadre of sleeper cell members chose to open fire (automatic weapons) on any given US city (take over a major building, etc.). Other than SWAT teams, how prepared are our law enforcement personnel to deal with such a scenario. When they have to account for every bullet shot,
how experienced would they be defending us from people intent on killing every American they see and at the end commiting suicide. Are we truly prepared for that type of scenario?
We are all so very vulnerable when we go to restaurants, malls, and big box stores. If memory serves me right, they planned to "surprise" us.
Wouldn't it be a lot better if our restaurant owners, mall personnel and big box store personnel were trained for just such a situation?
For that matter, when you go into a restaurant, mall or big box store, do you note the nearest entrace/exit. If gunfire broke out, what would you do (expecially if you had children or grandchildren in tow)? Time to think about the possibilities......because you can bet THEY are!
by TM'r MamaDearest
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What to keep in mind in NYC:
Even if it means walking a few blocks out of your way, I would suggest staying away from especially crowded corners where pedestrian gridlock occurs, e.g. 34th Street, Times Square, Rockefeller Center. I would wear sneakers in case you have to run. Make sure you have cash in case ATM goes down due to power failure. Carry a small flashlight, bottle of water and snack and a portable radio. Even if you're just stepping out of your building for a lunch break, carry your bag, phone and belongings just in case something happens while you're out. My experience during last summer's blackout: they wouldn't let you back
upstairs for anything.
by TM'r freeperfromnj
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I always carry in my back pack, along with other things, a "North" brand half face mask with at least 2 "P100" filters fitted, and 2 spares in case the first set gets clogged:
http://www.websoft-solutions.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=No-7700Ser
Also a pair of swimmers goggles to protect my eyes and a couple cotton balls and ear plugs to keep stuff out of my ears. A little water and a snack.
by TM'r Imperialist
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If you have a camera, take it with you in the car or wherever. You never know when you may want it.
by TM'r Snowy
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I take cover and make sure those with me are behind good cover. I draw and scan the area for immediate threats and get folks moving to the exit. I cover their withdrawal, but when they reach safety, I'm back inside to try and neutralize the threat. This is Miami, aka "liberal-land." There will be dozens perhaps hundreds of my fellow Americans inside who are unarmed and helpless. Lord knows, I'm not lookin' for "Hero" status, but I would not, could not just abandon them to their fate.
Get back inside and identify the location of shots and perhaps the types of weapons being used. Use "three second rushes" between positions of good cover until I'm in range. Then, start taking out the threat. I'm always armed and I always carry ear plugs just in case. Usually I wind up using them inside overly loud movies!