What are examples of terrorism that could affect my business?
• Cyber-terrorism: One way for terrorists to damage our economy is to hack into businesses’ networks to destroy vital documents, shut down e-mail communications or any other computer-driven communcations systems. • Chemical biological radiological: The anthrax attacks in 2001 showed the nation that terrorists can use the postal system to deliver deadly toxins right to our mailboxes. • Explosive devices: Car bombs in Oklahoma City, the World Trade Center and around the world are the most prevalent weapon in the terrorists’ arsenal. Whether these attacks hit your business or one close to you, they will affect your business through closed roads, downed power and phone lines and damaged facilities. Find more detailed information on types of terrorism in VDEM’s Terrorism Preparedness Toolkit.
