Preparedness for Acts of terrorism
General Guidelines
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- If you feel uncomfortable, leave.
- When traveling, do not accept packages from strangers even for a minute and do not leave your own bags unattended, even for a minute.
- When entering an upper floor of an unfamiliar building, take notice of stairways.
- Know where fire extinguishers and hard hats are located in buildings where you spend a lot of time.
- Report suspicious packages or strange devices to authorities.
- Report suspicious activities to the Virginia State Police Terrorist Tip Hotline: 1-877-4VA-TIPS.
- For additional information on Terrorism Perparedness:





