Someone once said, "We live in interesting times". That certainly is true today. The world is now divided into pre-9/11 and post-9/11 eras. Since 9/11, we have experienced the anthrax scares, terrorist attacks on tourists areas (Monbasa and Bali), the Iraq War, and the fear of a smallpox attack.

Although public health is often equated with poverty or the underserved population, terrorism and strikes a broad cross-section of the local community without regard to economic status, race, or religion. As a country, as a local community, and as individuals, we have a new sense of vulnerability. This is a normal reaction to the world we are currently living in.

The Mono County Public Health Department is doing everything it possibly can to try to prevent or minimize the damage done by an attack. But, as with any emergency, there is much that you can do to help you, your family, and your neighborhood, in the event of an attack.

If you would like some more information on how to help you and your family prepare for a biological or other disaster, click here.

If you would like additional information on the Homeland Security Alert Terrorism Alert System and what it means to you, click here.

If you would like some more information on how to create an emergency preparedness backpack, click here.

If you would like to view the video on the Seven Signs of Terrorism, click here.

If you would or someone you know has a Special Need that would need to be considered in a disaster, click here.

If you would like additional information, or links to other web sites, click here.