Table of Contents

Introduction: Why prepare?

Chapter 1: The Terrorist Threat: Radical Islam and al-Qaeda

Chapter 2: Step 1: Gathering Information

Chapter 3: Step 2: Preparing an Emergency Plan

Chapter 4: Step 3: Assembling Emergency Kits

Chapter 5: Nuclear and Radiological Weapons

Chapter 6: Chemical Weapons

Chapter 7: Biological Weapons

Chapter 8: Conventional Terrorism

Chapter 9: Traveling Safely Overseas

Chapter 10: Conclusion

Appendix A: Sample Family Communications Plan

Appendix B: Portable Emergency Kit

Appendix C: Emergency Kit Checklists

Appendix D: Water Conservation Tips

Appendix E: Trauma First Aid Skills