How was the safe room used during the Gulf War?
During the ‘Gulf War’ Israel was under a “real threat” of chemical attack. It was reported that chemical and biological agents could be spread through the use of missiles. During this war, Iraq launched and landed forty scud missiles into Israel. The danger from the explosions of the missiles was less threatening then the possibility of chemical and biological agents. The Israeli population had to be prepared for the possibility of an attack with these agents.
All Israeli civilians were prepared for a possible chemical/ biological attack with the following:
A gas mask kit (including gas masks, filter, powder, atropine shot.
Instructions of how to create a safe room.
All the media’s (Radio and TV) in Israel were connected to the army for any alert and instructions.
When an alert warning of a possible attack was received the population was instructed to:
Close any air conditioning in the house, office and public places.
Pull out the tap of the gas mask filter and connect the filter to the mask.
Put the gas mask on.
Enter the safe room.
Seal the safe room.
Turn on the TV or Radio.
Stay in the safe room and follow the instructions broadcasted through the media’s.
Is it true that an Israeli Army officer contributed to the authorship of the Terror Alert Safe Room System?
Yes. His name is Rony Gilad. He was born in Israel in 1957. Between 1960 and 2002, (21 years), his profession has been Security. Rony served in a combat unit and is a security officer in the Israeli army. Rony serves as a security advisor, a CEO of a security company and as a project manager defining and creating security solutions for civilian needs under terrorist threats during the Palestinian uprising (1987-1996). He has the knowledge, experience, years of training and actually having faced numerous terror situations, he has had to prepare and use many of the safe rooms.
Which room is the safest for a safe room?
According to Homeland Security "If feasible, choose an interior room, such as a break room or conference room, with as few windows and doors as possible.”
For businesses Homeland Security advises:
“If your business is located on more than one floor or in more than one building, identify multiple shelter locations.”
To “seal the room” effectively, close the business and bring everyone inside. Then, lock doors, close windows, air vents and fireplace dampers.
Can I just use regular plastic and duct tape?
Polyethylene sheeting, and regular plastic used for the set up of many safe rooms are not considered gas barriers.
In addition to the instructions in the manual provided with the system, the key element of the “Original Terror Alert Safe Room System” is the Terror Alert Safe Room Gas Barrier Sheeting. When properly used, the Terror Alert Safe Room Gas Barrier Sheeting helps provide protection against chemical attack by not allowing gas to pass through the sheeting.
The improper application and/or sole use of duct tape and Polyethylene sheeting/plastic alone may cause great danger to all individuals confined within a safe room.
The flow of oxygen within a safe room is critical and necessary for the well being of all individuals in a safe room.
The “Original Terror Alert Safe Room System”, when properly deployed, is your safest method.
Are there additional items to be stored in the Safe Room?
Yes, additional products to be stored in your Safe Room should also include the following:
Battery Powered Radio
Battery Powered Television
Flashlights or Battery Powered Lighting
Batteries
Water
Food
Blankets
First Aid Kit
Games and Books
Sanitary Supplies
Regular Phone
Cellular Phone and Charger
Gas Masks (Each family member should have an approved and properly fitted gas mask
This is by no means a complete list nor a cure for what could happen. It is however highly recommended with experience that Rony Gilad, the inventor of the Terror Alert Safe Room System has had.
