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Planning and Preparedness

Leverage Improvised Explosive Device (IED) risk landscape resources and learn about federal programs that help build and sustain bombing prevention preparedness.

Planning and implementing Counter-IED (C-IED) activities within an organization’s overall emergency management approach is key to not only maintaining security but improving it. By utilizing the following tools, security planners will better understand the IED threat landscape, be prepared to apply C-IED best practices, and leverage available federal programs to build and sustain awareness.

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Request OBP Assistance

Need assistance improving your bombing prevention posture? Reach out to OBP at the email address below and we can help assess your current needs and discuss OBP resources. 

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Training

Access training courses on how to plan and implement C-IED activities within an organization’s overall emergency management approach. 

For more information about OBP's Training Program and the types of courses we offer, visit the OBP Training page. 

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Security and Resilience for Bombing Incidents Course (MGT-916)

COURSE | IN-PERSON
Assists in planning and implementing C-IED activities within overall public safety and emergency management approaches for organizations and communities.
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Introduction to Bomb Threat Management Course (AWR-939)

COURSE | VIRTUAL/ONLINE
Provides participants with an overview of domestic bomb threat data. This training would serve as a blueprint to gain understanding of the process and goals of bomb threat management including assessing and responding to bomb threats.
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Bomb Threat Management Planning Course (MGT-451)

COURSE | IN-PERSON
Provides participants foundational knowledge of the DHS risk management process and bomb threat management planning. It gives participants the opportunity to apply this knowledge to develop a bomb threat management plan.
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Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response Course (AWR-903)

INDEPENDENT STUDY (ON-DEMAND) | VIRTUAL/ONLINE
Provides participants with interactive exercises and case histories of what happened during bombing incidents to familiarize participants with the steps necessary to prepare for and respond to a bomb threat.
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Products

Access resources to plan and implement C-IED activities within an organization’s overall emergency management approach.

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Security and Resiliency Guide (SRG) and Annexes

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The SRG and annexes are intended to assist stakeholders to plan and implement C-IED activities within their overall public safety and emergency management approach.
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SRG Healthcare and Public Health Facility Annex

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The SRG Healthcare and Public Health Facility Annex is tailored to hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics, and medical offices that deliver essential healthcare and public health services to support effective emergency preparedness and response to significant hazards. 
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SRG Sports Leagues and Venues Annex

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The SRG Sports Leagues and Venues Annex is tailored to sports leagues and teams that use stadiums, arenas, and motor racetracks where people meet for the purpose of viewing sports events.
Download File (PDF, 1.26 MB)
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What to Do: Surviving a Bombing Attack Video

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Describes what happens when a bomb detonates and demonstrates the procedures you should follow to survive a bombing attack.
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How to Use the Security and Resiliency Guide

Learn more about how to use the Security and Resiliency Guide for your facility. 

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Tools/Services

Access an overview of the IED risk landscape and demonstrate how to leverage federal programs to build and sustain preparedness.

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Technical Resource for Incident Prevention (TRIPwire) Portal

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TRIPwire is DHS' online, collaborative information-sharing and resource portal for bomb squads, emergency responders, military personnel, government officials, intelligence analysts, private sector security professionals, and critical infrastructure owners and operators.
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Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Capability Assessments (CCA)

INCREASE YOUR RESILIENCE, SHARED SERVICE, RESPOND TO AN INCIDENT, SHARE INFORMATION, ASSESS YOUR RISK LEVEL, DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS, OTHER
Contact: OBP@cisa.dhs.gov
CCA assessments evaluate and analyze public safety agencies and entities in a methodological assessment process. The assessment determines the specific capabilities and activities to best address IED risks and resources gaps found during the assessment process.
Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced, Other
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Explosive Blast Modeling (EBM) Assessment

INCREASE YOUR RESILIENCE, SHARED SERVICE, SHARE INFORMATION, ASSESS YOUR RISK LEVEL, DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS
Contact: EBM@cisa.dhs.gov
EBM assessments use current blast modeling technologies and tools to provide a physics-based, 3D-model used for anti-terrorism and force protection against IED attacks.
Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced
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TRIPwire

To access more bombing prevention resources, visit the Technical Resource for Incident Prevention (TRIPwire). TRIPwire is an online, collaborative information-sharing and resource portal designed to help prevent improvised explosive device incidents.

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Contact

To report suspicious activity, call 9-1-1 or contact local law enforcement.

For additional information about OBP resources, please contact your local Protective Security Advisor (PSA) or OBP directly at OBP@cisa.dhs.gov.

Informed, alert communities play a critical role in keeping our nation safe. Everyone has a responsibility to protect our nation—"If You See Something, Say Something."