After the attacks on September 11, 2001, when our nation’s leaders told us “to remain vigilant”, they were speaking to all of us. We have heard that chemical plants may be attractive targets for terrorists due to their potentially large impacts on neighboring communities, or by theft of chemicals. That makes us the front line of defense. The more watchful we all are, the greater chance that suspicious behavior can be spotted – and stopped – before harm can be done. We are not anti-terrorism experts but we can do a lot to protect ourselves, our companies, and our communities.

These are difficult times. Our past practices and procedures may no longer address the new concerns raised by terrorist attacks. America has met these challenges in the past through the attention and determination of people just like you. Keep your eyes open, and if something doesn’t appear to be correct – ASK!

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