According to a recent CNN report, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that attempted terrorist attacks against the United States are at an all-time high. The department’s May 21 report obtained by CNN also indicates that terrorists are looking for “smaller, more achievable attacks against easily accessible targets.”
Scary. A word to the wise: “If You See Something, Say Something.”
Also scary times for U.S. businesses.
Experts who focus on emergencies and disasters have already weighed in with recommended actions.
It’s a similar clarion call for corporate communicators to prepare, now, before an attack strikes the heart of a company’s operations. Here’s a good start of recommended actions:
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