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• Anoka County Multi - Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan 4.4.6 Terrorism Vulnerability Hostile attack is the most threatening manmade hazard that could affect Anoka County. There is no history of hostile attacks; however, the potential exists. The most dangerous variants of terrorism - nuclear, biological, or chemical attacks could affect Anoka County. The probability is relatively low. At present, the most likely form of nuclear, biological, or chemical terrorism may be a threat or hoax of a chemical device or sabotage. With the mobility of the world's population and the possibility of a terrorist attack, it is possible to have a major disease outbreak or nerve gas release anywhere in the US, including Anoka County. It is impossible to assess Anoka County's vulnerability to international terrorism. Although extremist groups exist within the state, it is unlikely that any terrorist act perpetrated by these groups would be disastrous statewide. Authorities on terrorism generally agree that terrorism cannot be wiped out entirely. For the present, it is a problem to be managed, not solved. Efforts to manage political terrorism in Anoka County should include: • Gathering intelligence on terrorist operations, members and their ideology. • Pooling intelligence and information with knowledgeable sources. • Physically protecting suspected targets. • Promoting public awareness. • Controlling arms and explosives. • Improving screening of applicants for jobs requiring use of arms and explosives. • Preparing contingency plans for different kinds of terrorist acts. The terrorism assessment below builds on the Office of Domestic Preparedness Terrorist Vulnerability Assessment of 2002. The detailed information on identified targets can be found in Appendix C. ANOKA COUNTY TERRORISM ASSESSMENT Criteria 0 1 2 3 4 5 Asset Visibility X Existence not well known X Existence known locally X Existence widely known Target Utility None Very Low Low Medium High Very High Asset Access Secure Perimeter Armed Guards Controlled 24/7 Access Fenced, guarded, controlled access Controlled access protected entry Controlled access entry not protected Open access restricted parking Open Access Parking not restricted Asset Mobility X Moved frequently X Moved some X Fixed in place Hazard Materials present No materials Limited quantities secured Moderate quantities strict control Large quantities under some control Large quantities minimally controlled Large quantities easily accessed Potential Collateral Damage No Risk Low risk; immediate area only Medium risk; local area only Moderate risk within 1 mi. radius High risk within 1 mi. radius High risk beyond 1 mi. radius Site Population 0 1 -250 251 -500 501 -1000 1001 -5000 >5000