Alana Piselli - Mini Project #6

Terrorist Precautions in Ocean Township, NJ

The city and its surrounding areas recognize the importance of preparing themselves against terrorist attacks. Because many of the families in this town were directly effected by 9/11 the city wants to ensure everyone’s safety. Residents should have regular emergency items such as canned food and water. The city also explains that each family should have their own emergency plan.
Monmouth county sheriff’s department has been actively involved in educating the state on biological terrorism. Sheriff Joseph. W Oxley held a 2 day seminar with law enforcement, healthcare, and emergency management state officials in the largest workshop of its kind in the nation. The seminar educated individuals on the potential threats of nuclear biological and chemical terrorist. The Nation Sheriff’ Association held the meeting titled “Managing Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents”. This seminar ensured residents of Monmouth county that they are protected by the best ability of their local sheriffs, police chiefs and emergency management coordinators in the instance of an emergency.
Ocean Township Schools have had new security systems placed in their buildings. They also labeled each door as well as installed cameras in each main hallway. They hold monthly “lock-down” drills similar to fire drills, where the children enter the safest part of the building. To deal with emergency management my city is constantly training, preparing, planning, and monitoring our departments and community for all forms of emergencies - including terrorism. Since the events of 9/11, many of the city officials have undergone extensive training concerning specific threats. The city has also revised and updated the Terrorism Annex to our City's Emergency Operations Plan. Furthermore, the center for disease control explains not opening mail from unknown senders is a way to deal with potential terrorism.

http://www.visitmonmouth.com/sheriff/newsroom.asp?action=118%20