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[Raven Fox]

We are at War. Be Prepared. Our enemies are waiting for a sign of weakness or vulnerability to strike. Let's be as safe as possible.

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God Bless America and all of our allies.

Raven Fox & Family

[ March 21, 2003, 09:19 AM: Message edited by: Raven Fox ]

[sammyrock]

Raven did u get my package...??

[Raven Fox]

Originally posted by sammyrock:
Raven did u get my package...?? not yet 'mano.
I recently moved so you might need my new address.
It will probably get forwarded though.
Thanks!

[mhd]

Raven, great lesson in psy-ops today

[Raven Fox]

Originally posted by mhd:
Raven, great lesson in psy-ops today Psychological Operations? Not.

Just sharing some information that may save somebodies life.

Like it or not - these are the times we live in.

Don't Forget September 11th

Peace

[ March 21, 2003, 05:04 PM: Message edited by: Raven Fox ]

[gabriel]

Originally posted by Raven Fox:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by mhd:
Raven, great lesson in psy-ops today Don't Forget September 11th
</font>[/QUOTE]why not? we seem to easily forget it when be bomb the living shit out of iraq.

[ March 21, 2003, 05:19 PM: Message edited by: gabrielloveshouse ]

[mdpm99]

RF:

I got this in the mail...

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HI guys......I am not the paranoid type with this stuff, but I figure it
> can't hurt , give the current war situation.
> > Thought this would be good to forward
>
> Hello, Friends,
> Tonight the Red Cross, and an independent disaster consultant (former >
> fire > chief, police officer and paratrooper) came to my building to
> advise us on how to handle various terrorist scenarios. Skeptical New
> Yorker that I am, I had very low expectations for this presentation and
> thought its greatest virtue would be the catering, but I am very glad to
> have attended it.
>
> Here are some useful excerpts:
> >
> > Department Stores/Public Places
> > The consultant specifically identified Macy's Herald Square as a known
> > target. And we know there are others, obviously. In the event that
> > you
> > have to escape a public place after an explosion, take note of the
> > flooring
> > material. If you are on a carpeted area, you want to move to a hard
> > floor(i.e., granite). Carpet is used in low traffic areas near
> > displays;
> > hard flooring is used in high traffic areas near doors. Hard floor
> > surfaces
> > will lead you to an exit. Find the non-carpeted flooring and follow it
> > one
> > direction. If you cannot see, follow the non-carpeted floor to a wall,
> > and
> > follow the wall to an exit.
> >
> > Subway Evacuation
> > There are several sets of lights in the subway. Obviously, there are
> > the
> > traffic control lights: red, yellow, green. There are also blue
> > lights.
> > Under each blue light is a telephone and a power switch. You can use
> > the
> > power switch to turn off the power in the third rail. BUT, you must
> > pick up
> > the phone and speak to the dispatcher within one minute of turning off
> > the
> > power. Otherwise, he will automatically restore power after one
> > minute.
> >
> > The next set of lights ! you should identify is a set of five white
> > lights.
> > Five white lights indicate an escape hatch that goes directly to the
> > street.
> > It is operated by an ejection handle that will pop open the door on the
> > street level -- even if there is a hotdog stand sitting on top of it (a
> > good
> > visual). He said, remember that a light in the cluster may have
> > randomly
> > burned out, so a cluster of four lights should get your attention, as
> > well.
> >
> > A few details about the third rail. The third rail can be on either
> > side of
> > the train. Each car has four sets of wheels and four shoes. ALL shoes
> > are
> > charged regardless of which side the third rail is on. Do not step on
> > the
> > shoes. (You may need to walk around a subway car in the event of an
> > evacuation.) The third rail is covered by a piece of wood that dates
> > to the
> > early 20th century. Do not step on it, sit on it or touch it in any
> > way.
> >
> > Stopping an oncoming train: To stop an oncoming subway, wave a
> > flashlight(see below) in a horizontal motion -- from side to side.
> > This is
> > a universally recognized stop signal. Keep in mind that it can take a
> > train
> > half a mile to stop. Start signaling well in advance.
> >
> >
> > Chemical Attacks
> > The safest bet in a chemical attack is to get to a high floor.
> > Chemicals
> > are heavier than air and will quickly sink into subways and basements.
> > So,if
> > your escape plan includes a basement shelter, remember that it will not
> > be
> > safe in the event of a chemical attack. If your route includes an
> > elevator,
> > remember that an elevator shaft acts as a chimney and pulls air from
> > the
> > street up through the shaft. A staircase will probably give you a
> > better
> > chance.
> >
> > Flashlights
> > Our managing agent reports an emerging trend that buildings west of
> > Park are
> > beginning to order gas masks for all shareholders. Our safety expert
> > advised, however, that he felt the single biggest safety advantage is
> > to
> > carry a flashlight at all times, and to note exits every time you walk
> > into
> > a building.
> >
> > So, that's the scoop. Hope you have no occasion to use this
> > information.
> >