America under attack: the "10 commandments" of responding to mass terrorist attacks
Everly, G.S.; Mitchell, J.T.
International Journal of Emergency Mental Health 3(3): 133-135
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 1522-4821 PMID: 11642190 Document Number: 526994
On September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks caused the catastrophic collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Approximately 40 minutes after the World Trade Center was attacked, a similar terrorist attack was perpetrated against the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Although the resultant physical devastation was beyond anything this nation has ever experienced, the psychological devastation may not be known for months, or even years. This paper discusses, not only a structure for understanding the phases of terrorism, but offers 10 recommendations for responding to acts of terrorism.