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In This EditionInternal Locks On Classroom Doors Could Save Lives Targets for Terrorism Not Just in Big Cities Every Business Should Have An Emergency Plan
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Internal Locks On Classroom Doors Could Save LivesSafety experts say that while school officials across the nation re-evaluate campus safety in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy, many are overlooking a simple solution that could save lives: putting locks on the inside of classroom doors. Most classrooms, including those at Virginia Tech, lock by key from the outside. Safety experts say those put teachers and students at risk during an emergency because someone has to go into the hallway to activate the lock. At a university such as Virginia Tech, where about 170 general-use classrooms are spread over 2,600 acres, security experts said it could get expensive to retrofit each door. "A lock on a classroom door may cost $50 to $150, maybe $200 with installation, and it would certainly add a layer of protection that a security camera that's being remotely monitored may not afford," said Robert Siciliano, chief executive officer of PublicSchoolSecurity.com and author of "The Safety Minute: Living on High Alert." Read the entire article New E-mail Virus SpreadingIf you've been taken in by an email that says you have an electronic greeting card from a friend or relative, your computer might be infected. A new virus email has been making its way around the Internet in recent weeks, containing a virus nicknamed Storm Trojan. When recipients click on the link in the message, three separate exploits are launched, making this a relatively sophisticated attack. Analysts say the trend for assaults like these is a heavy payload of email-based attacks during the first four to five days, after which a given virus subsides. The hackers' goal: to compromise a vast number of computers as quickly as possible, at which point they can be used collectively as a zombie army to send spam and phishing schemes. Source: Security Sense August 2007 Targets for Terrorism Not Just in Big CitiesMSNBC has published names of potential American targets for terrorism, one of them being Fort Calhoun near Omaha, Nebraska. While it may seem unfathomable to many Americans that a terrorist’s aim might be centered in Nebraska, there is merit to the thought. Fort Calhoun is a nuclear power plant that produced 3.52 billion kWh of electricity in 2001. Among other targets listed: Wolf Creek nuclear power plant in Burlington, Kansas, The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, and the Port of South Louisiana. To see if your city tops the list for a potential threat of terrorism, click here. Source: MSNBC Every Business Should Have An Emergency PlanAmerica's businesses form the backbone of the nation's economy; small businesses alone account for more than 99% of all companies with employees, employ 50% of all private sector workers and provide nearly 45% of the nation's payroll. If businesses are READY to survive and recover, the nation and our economy are more secure. A commitment to planning today will help support employees, customers, the community, the local economy and even the country. It also protects your business investment and gives your company a better chance for survival. Business continuity and crisis management can be complex issues depending on the particular industry, size and scope of your business. However, putting a plan in motion will improve the likelihood that your company will survive and recover. Ready Business at ready.gov outlines commonsense measures business owners and managers can take to start getting ready. The site provides practical steps and easy-to-use templates to help you plan for your company's future. These recommendations reflect the Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Standard (NFPA 1600) developed by the National Fire Protection Association and endorsed by the American National Standards Institute and the Department of Homeland Security. It also provides useful links to resources providing more detailed business continuity and disaster preparedness information. Visit ready.gov for more information. |
