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Homeland Security Issues for Facilities
Abstract
The events of September 11, 2001, along with
the Oklahoma City bombing and Washington, DC
area sniper attacks have forever changed America's
sense of security. Federal, state, and local
governments, businesses, and individual homeowners
have become more aware of safety, security, and
protecting property and people should similar
incidents occur in the future.
The initial steps in facility protection are
identifying potential threats and evaluating the
condition of existing building infrastructure and
systems. After assessments are complete, the results
should be compared with guidelines and
recommendations produced by government agencies
or professional organizations. Areas to address to
enhance security and safety include ventilation,
control systems, air filtration, alarm systems, building
access, and surveillance.
This paper will look at the objectives of task
forces, sources of information, and measures owners
can take in schools and other facilities. Although
actions involving increased awareness, structural
reinforcement, and emergency water supplies are
important, this discussion will focus on mechanical
and security systems and related items. The authors'
experiences in assisting Texas school districts will
also be shared.
Citation
McClure, J. D.; Fisher, D.; Fenter, T. (2004). Homeland Security Issues for Facilities. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /4635.