HOMELAND SECURITY

"The information of the people at large can alone make them safe as they are the sole depositary of our political and religious freedom." ~ Thomas Jefferson

Ready.gov  Terrorism forces us to make a choice.  Don't be afraid, be ready!
http://www.ready.gov

ALERT: BUILDING PLAN REQUESTS.  Report unusual requests to the FBI.  http://www.burbankwire.com/building_plan_request.shtml

AMERICAN LIBERTIES PARTNERSHIP.  Online donations to American relief funds. http://www.libertyunites.org

AMERICAN RED CROSS.  Blood donation is a good habit to have. Local blood donation centers include Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Burbank, (818) 557-5496, and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills, (818) 557-5494. http://chapters.redcross.org/ca/socal

CHURCHES AND FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS.  Contact a local organization and ask how you may help.  http://www.burbankwire.com/churches

CPR TRAINING.  Greater Burbank Service Center. 1001 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506.  (818) 842-5295 Fax (818) 845-6270.  http://www.acrossla.org/EDUCATION/cpr-firstaid.html

EMERGENCY GEAR. Selected retailers that specialize in hard-core safety gear.  http://www.burbankwire.com/emergency_gear.shtml 

FBI ADVISORY: SUSPICIOUS LETTERS AND PACKAGES. If you receive a suspicious letter package what should you do?
http://www.burbankwire.com/fbi_advisory.shtml

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT.  Become a sworn or a civilian volunteer. http://www.lasd.org/reserve (sworn) http://www.lasd.org/recruit/Volunteer.html (civilian)

PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH AND HOLY CROSS MEDICAL CENTER. Volunteer now and gain valuable experience that may be needed for possible future emergencies. Contact Kathleen Boulware, Director of Volunteer Services, at 818/847-3501, or email kathleen.boulware@providence.org.

SAFER AMERICA is the first retail store chain specialized in Homeland Security and Personal Protection. The company brings top quality personal safety products directly to customers in a comforting and educational environment. In addition to selling products designed to protect you and your loved ones, Safer America is a reliable source for comprehensible information and training about Homeland Security and practical ways to get prepared for emergency situations.
http://www.saferamerica.com

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF OFFICE HVAC SYSTEMS TO ATTACK.  Everyone who works in or frequents an office building should assure that those in charge of building management, maintenance and security actually do have an assessment process in place that will be effective both in preventing a chemical or biological attack on their building, and in responding to an attack if one is carried out.
http://www.burbankwire.com/hvac.shtml

RED FLAGS.  Here is a list of "red flags" that may warrant a report of suspicious activity.
http://www.burbankwire.com/redflags.shtml

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.  California Army National Guard Recruiting Office, 3800 Valhalla Dr. Burbank, CA 91505. (818) 954-9272 or (818) 915-0750. http://www.1-800-go-guard.com US AIR FORCE.  GLENDALE RECRUITING OFFICE, 1415 E COLORADO BLVD, STE J, GLENDALE, CA 91205.  818/244-5337. http://www.airforce.com US ARMY.  GLENDALE RECRUITING OFFICE, 1415 E COLORADO BLVD, STE M, GLENDALE, CA 91205. 818/247-5513.  http://www.army.mil US MARINES.  GLENDALE RECRUITING OFFICE, 1415 E COLORADO BLVD, STE N1, GLENDALE, CA 91205.  818/243-8502. http://www.marines.com US NAVY.  201 EAST MAGNOLIA BLVD MID CITY CENTER SUITE #300 BURBANK, CA 91502 (818) 846-7479s.  http://www.navy.mil US SAVINGS BONDS.  Provide long term financial help to the defense of freedom while helping yourself too.  http://www.burbankwire.com/liberty