Terrorism is defined as violence against civilians to further political or social objectives. Modern terrorist incidents often involve weapons of mass destruction (WMD). As you may recall from Lesson 3-1, all weapons of mass destruction are defined as hazardous materials.

You should be aware of these possible WMDs, and the steps needed to prepare for and protect yourself and your family from terrorist threats. Planning for a potential terrorist threat is actually a lot like planning for a natural disaster.

Terrorism preparedness requires you to:

• Keep informed about the terrorist threat and what you can do to protect yourself
• Make a plan that includes how you will communicate with family members
• Assemble a disaster supply kit that includes water and other items