Behavior and Communication in Cbrn Crisis

Terrorism is an ongoing threat to modern societies. Major terror incidents in the last 25 years such as the World Trade Centre attack in 1993, the Oklahoma City bombing 1996, the Madrid bombings 2004, the London underground and bus bombings 2005, the Turkish bombing campaign in 2006, the Oslo bombing in 2011, and the Boston bombing in 2013 were conducted with conventional explosives. Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons of mass destruction are rarely in the focus of terrorism (CBRN Terror). Single incidents like the Tokyo subway sarin attack in 1995, however, show that CBRN terrorism is a threat with serious consequences to be prepared for. One important aspect in a CBRN crisis is to inform and communicate with the general public about the incident - in order to make them aware of potential dangers but also to prevent unjustified rumours. Results and recommendations presented in this book provide suggestions and information to communication experts in the field of CBRN.