US residents warned of the high threat of terrorist attacks inside the country: what you need to know

Using a federal system designed to alert all Americans to terrorist threats in the US, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning that anger “fueled by false stories,” especially unfounded claims about the 2020 presidential election, could prompt some people to start terrorist attacks. attacks in the coming weeks. Writes about it ABC News.

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“The information suggests that some ideologically motivated extremists objecting to the presidential transition, as well as other perceived circumstances fueled by false narratives, may continue to mobilize to protest or commit violence,” the DHS statement said.

The system was last used for a public warning a year ago when DHS issued a warning about a possible Iranian response for the assassination of the United States of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq a few days earlier. A year earlier, DHS issued a warning through the same system to highlight the threat from foreign terrorist groups such as ISIS or Al-Qaeda.

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But over the past year, domestic terrorists "motivated by a range of issues, including anger over COVID-19 restrictions as well as the 2020 election results and police use of force, have planned and sometimes carried out attacks on government targets" and long-term "ongoing racial and ethnic tensions , including anti-immigration activities, have led to domestic terrorist attacks,” the warning says. “DHS is concerned that these same drivers of violence will continue into 2021, and some extremists may be emboldened by the chaos of January 6, 2021 at the Capitol.”

Furious supporters of then President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on January 6Many of them believed (based on unsubstantiated statements by Trump himself) that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from Trump through fraud.

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The DHS warning echoes what has been said in intelligence bulletins sent privately to law enforcement officials in recent weeks, highlighting the ongoing threat from violent individuals who still view the election of President Joe Biden as illegal.

The DHS National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) "recognizes that all Americans share the responsibility for the country's security and must always be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist attacks in the United States and what they should do."

The system was created in 2011, replacing the warnings that were implemented after the September 11 attacks.

What to do in case of a terrorist attack

Terrorist attacks are most often carried out in crowded places: in public transport, in markets, in shops or during major events. It is impossible to completely refuse to visit such places, and often it is simply impossible, but it is worth observing measures to ensure your own safety.

In case of notification of a possible terrorist attack in the media or using other means, it is necessary to calmly and quickly leave the dangerous place, without creating panic and avoiding mass gatherings of people.

It is best in this case to go home by ground transportation and avoid the crowds. If possible, it is necessary to create a 3-day supply of water, food, medicines and additional light sources, collect documents and prepare for a possible evacuation. In addition, you need to remove all objects from window sills and windows, and remove flammable materials from the apartment. Closed curtains provide protection from splinters. Of course, it would be nice to leave a big city for a couple of days, if possible.

For more information on how to act in a terrorist attack and how you can help others, read our material.

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