In times like this you hear the concern of your neighbors. You talk about it with people in the gym. It is the subject of conversation during the morning coffee – from small cities to big cities – “Are we going to see an increase in terror attacks at home?”
Now there are news that Iranian “lok cells” pose a dangerous threat. Such cells could attack American citizens as a retribution for recent military operations in Iran, it is understandable that Americans are worried about their safety at home.
People are on sharp. If they are not yet in an increased state of consciousness, they are at least coordinated – looking at the headlines and scroll through a stream of opinions about social media.
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This is not about fear or paranoia. It is a time to pause and remember:
A computer scans a busy metro tunnel, using face recognition to show personal data in a floating display that follows the individual. Each display has a photo of the person, a unique fingerprint and basic information such as name, racing, age, etc. (Istock)
Earlier attacks have been made on American soil. The truth is that there are people who harm our country and want to disturb our way of life.
We have seen these attacks come true – some associated with foreign groups, others performed by lonely attackers inspired by skewed ideologies. Pearl Harbor. 9/11. The bombing in Boston Marathon. Shooting the Pensacola Naval Air Station. More recently, the Jewish museum shoots in DC
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Moments like these – especially after international military operations – ignite the fear of retaliation. They fill conversations at home, at work and everywhere in between.
With Iranian threats and increased warnings for domestic safety that head heads achieved, it is easy to feel uncomfortable. But fear is not being a strategy – being a consciousness and readiness.
Practice Social Media Smarts
Social media is one of the largest modern tools – or the worst – depending on who you ask.
It has the power to inform, to make empowerment and involved. You can access information from some of the world’s most influential people – directly from them.
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But not everything you read online is true. And with AI who is now able to generate fake images and audio, wrong information is even more difficult to recognize.
Although we could talk all day about how stories the perception are, there are steps here to help you stay informed:
Medical employees help injured people after an explosion at the finish line of the Boston Marathon 2013 in Boston on April 15, 2013, after bombs explodes with two pressure cookers. (AP)
1. Follow renowned sources. Federal, national and local government platforms are often your best source of accurate updates. Your local police, sheriff and state patrol agencies push out routine reports. If you don’t follow them yet, do that now. Also follow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for terrorist reports, travel advice, cyber warnings and more. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers “Know Before You Go” tips for international journeys.
2. Subscribe to certified news organizations. Large points of sale with national safety and white house teams often have 24/7 coverage and access to decision makers.
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3. Be careful with influencers with agendas. Everyone has a platform – but not everyone deserves your trust. Some makers cause involvement, do not share the truth. Be critical. Animals on what you consume.
Practice situational awareness and willingness
Being alert is not a badge or training. It just requires a decision to pay attention.
Many victims of crime or violence are simply distracted by screens or conversations to notice varying signs.
1. Place the phone down. Your phone is a powerful tool – and your biggest distraction. Whether you drive, walk or look in a crowd, on your screen, can cause you to miss warning signals. Also talk to your teenagers. We cannot escape a connected world, but we can go through it smarter.
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2. “See something, say something.” Trust your intestines. If something feels off, talk to it. Teach your children to do the same. A person who acts strangely. A vehicle parked in place. A bag left unattended. Report it. Legal enforcement would rather investigate something small than miss something big.
If you live in an urban area, Buren encourages to do the same. Buurtwacht programs have been stopping basic consciousness for decades.
Video stills from a man who was later identified as Mohamed Soliman, would throw a burning device to a group of pro-Israeli supporters (off camera) in Boulder, Colorado, Sunday 1 June 2025. Soliman was then arrested by the police. (Alex Osante)
3. Repints mentally rehearsing. Your brain performs better in a crisis when it has performed all the scenario. That is why we have practiced fire exercises at school. The same principle. Whether you are at a concert, supermarket or your workplace – know your outputs. Think about where you would go. It is not paranoia. It’s preparation.
4. Learn “run, hide, fight.” This model worn by DHS gives citizens a plan to survive active threats. The guides are free and simple. Download them. Talk to your family. That is how you reduce panic and improve the chances of survival.
Know that law enforcement is already working
Legal enforcement agencies at every level – local, state and federal – work together like never before. Real-time intelligence exchange systems, joint task forces and powerful technologies help prevent threats before they take place.
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Even if we don’t see it, the work happens.
1. Increased patrols in vulnerable areas. Nationally, police services perform patrols near Huizen van worship, cultural centers and critical infrastructure – not only in response to specific threats, but for caution and dedication. You may not always see them, but trained professionals are working.
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2. Technology -driven activities. Many cities now operate real -time crime centers, where agencies use face recognition, license plate readers and integrated systems to immediately follow threats and warning officers. This work does not make newspaper heads, but it prevents attacks.
Last word: you have to play
Of course, overseas are missions for the army. But here at home, safety is a shared responsibility.
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You don’t need a uniform, a badge or fear of being prepared.
Many victims of crime or violence are simply distracted by screens or conversations to notice varying signs.
Stay informed. Stay conscious. Speak. Have a plan.
Because the best time to build resilience is not during a crisis – it is before someone ever starts. Whether you walk in Main Street or live in a high in the center, safety is not just about what happens to you. It’s about how you respond when it does.
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If controversial threats lead to meaningful conversations, those conversations then concentrate on preparedness do not panic.
Because when enough of us prepares, the ripple effect can be powerful.
