Devastating acts such as the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon have left many citizens concerned about the possibility of future incidents in the United States and their potential impact.  The Peru Police Department Terrorism Preparedness Information Center was developed to provide both residents and the business community with educational and preparatory resources.

The uncertainty about what might happen next may be resulting in increased stress levels. Nevertheless, there are things you can do to prepare for the unexpected and reduce the stress that you may be experiencing.  Taking preparatory action can reassure you and your family that you can exert a measure of control even in the face of such events.

Stay informed 24/7 

• Free email notification of domestic terror alerts and warnings issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies.  Can be sent to your pager, cell phone, or email account.  Sign up now!
  
• The Homeland Security Advisory System Status - RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACK
  
• This week in Homeland Security - Newsletter from ANSER.org 

How you and your family can prepare to handle a terrorist act:

• Ready.gov from the US Department of Homeland Security
  
• Are your ready? - a guide to citizen preparedness
  
• Terrorism - preparing for the unexpected
  
• How you can be safer
  
• Citizen preparedness publications
  
• Safety for kids
  
• Red Cross shelter-in-place procedures for your home, car, and business
  
  

What you need to know about terrorism:

• Get the facts about Chem/Bio agents from the Center for Disease Control
  
• Learn more about terrorism from firstgov.gov
  
• Threats and Protections
  
• Business/home computer security from the National Infrastructure Protection Center
  
• News headlines from the Department of Defense
  

Federal and State Resources:

• United States Department of Homeland Security
  
• United States Center for Disease Control