How to Survive a Terrorist Attack

In this episode you’ll learn how to stack the survival odds in your favor if you ever find yourself in the middle of a terrorist attack.Who is this podcast for? If you’re keen to keep you and your loved ones safe in your home, online, and when out and about in your world, this podcast is for you. Other episodes and subscription links at http://www.SafeLivingToday.com. Key Points:- On October 31 a self-proclaimed radical Muslim drove a rented truck up a New York City bicycle path with the intent of killing as many people as possible. Specifics about the terrorist and other related info in audio.- The New York City murderous attack follows the mass killing in Las Vegas by an apparently deranged 64-year old man on October 1st. The death toll in that tragedy stands at 59 people with more than 500 other people wounded.- The 2017 terror attack victim count in the U.S. stands at 76 people dead and 577 people injured. This does not include so-called work-place violence killings, murders that are deemed to be non-terrorist related, and the murder of police officers for no reason other than they wore a uniform.- World-wide, as of November 1, we’ve had 1,052 attacks so far in 2017 with 6,595 people killed. - Terrorist attacks and other acts of deadly violence have occurred on public streets, in schools, on college campuses, on military bases, in restaurants, shopping centers, government buildings, hotels, office buildings, in the workplace, and other locations. - Each attack is unique as to location, actors, and circumstances. That said, based on lessons learned from these types of incidents, there are actions you can take to increase your odds of surviving a terror attack.- Put simply, you have three options: Run, Hide, or Fight. Which of those three actions is best depends on the circumstances and where you are physically in relation to the attacker or attackers. - To help you develop a survival mindset, we’ll use the word “ALERT” as an acronym. The letters stand for: Awareness, Lockdown, Engage, Run, and Talk. - “A” stands for Awareness. When you’re Aware, you’re paying attention to your surroundings. You’re noticing the people around you. You’re listening to the sounds in the environment and you’re noticing exit doors or escape routes. Examples and specific guidance about how to stay attentive are presented in the audio podcast episode.- “L” stands for lockdown. Lockdown is the same as sheltering in place. This is typically the best action when you know or suspect there is an active shooter somewhere in a building, but you don’t know where. Specifics of what to do in audio.- “E” stands for Engage, as in Engage the assailant in a physical fight. Typically, this action is taken as a last resort when you believe death or serious injury is imminent and no other viable option exists. Specific instructions for using weapons of opportunity, when - and how - to engage are in the audio podcast episode.- “R” stands for “Run”. As soon as you believe it’s safe, move as quickly as possible away from the attack scene and don’t stop until you’re several blocks away. If you’re wearing high heels, take them off before running. The more distance you put between you and the scene of the attack, the more likely you are to survive.- “T” stands for “Talk”. The first person you want to “Talk” to throughout the attack is yourself. Keep reminding yourself to, “stay calm, stay focused”. Avoid using negatives such as, “don’t panic!”. How to use single word affirmations to stay calm, what to say to police, and what to say to other people described in the audio podcast episode.- Statistically, the probability of being involved in a terrorist attack is small, but growing. Knowing and rehearsing the skills you learn in this podcast will increase your odds of surviving a terrorist attack.More information and citations for stats are available at our website, http://www.SafeLivingToday.com. Contact us at [email protected].