Now that Osama Bin Laden has been captured and killed, terrorism and security experts are predicting a near certain retaliation.
U.S. citizens in major cities and Americans traveling abroad have been cautioned to be on immediate red alert, now that the world’s most wanted terrorist has been taken down. Experts are saying that Americans should seize this moment to revel in the joys of justice being served, but to not fool themselves into thinking the world is magically safe again now that one man has been killed.
We will NEVER go back to the days before long security lines at airports or being able to carry on anything you wanted on an airplane. Those days are done and will never return. We live in a new and dangerous America, where vigilance is not an option.
Security experts are warning that over the next several weeks, various small-level terrorist acts could be waged on U.S. soil or abroad. As a public service, OK WASSUP! is publishing a list of tips we should all adhere to for our own well being and safety. Please share this list of tips with everyone you care about:
• Avoid large public gatherings, arenas and public demonstrations.
• When in public, stay aware of your immediate surroundings. Be aware of heavy or breakable objects that could move, fall or break in the event of an explosion.
• When entering a new location, make an immediate mental note of where emergency exits are located. Think ahead about how to evacuate a building, subway or congested public area in a hurry if need be.
• If traveling by air, rail, or bus, pay attention to suspicious activity. Trust your instincts.
• Don’t become a target: If traveling internationally, avoid luggage tags, dress and behavior that could identify you as an American tourist.
• While on public transportation or at a transportation facility, keep an eye out for unattended bags or packages. Report them to security or other authorities and leave the area promptly.
• Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you, especially if you’re alone or it is dark. Do not nap or let your guard down while in public.
• At home, keep an emergency kit at the ready in the event of a large scale disaster or power outage. A flashlight, battery powered radio, fresh bottled water and a first-aid kit are all essentials in an emergency. Some emergency cash will also come in very handy should ATM machines be down.
• Keep your mobile phone readily available. Store emergency numbers and contacts for quick access.
• Silence is NOT golden… ALWAYS report anything suspicious. Better to be safe than sorry.
