Atlantic Star Safety - Safety Products

Safety Products For Good Measure

Of all the safety products out there, probably the most recognizable are the Terrorism Alerts. Ever since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center Buildings and the Pentagon, terrorism alerts have been a stable part of American culture. If we had utilized these safety products prior to the attacks, would they have even happened? That debate has been going on for years. Many say that had we used these alerts, we would have been prepared, or at least on the lookout. Others contend that since we have really dealt with terrorism since Pearl Harbor, it wouldn't have made a difference. Nonetheless, these colors -- and potential safety products -- are here to stay. For how long? That remains to be seen.

"Colorful" Safety Products

What do these colors mean?

Green -- Low Risk of Attacks

Blue -- General Risk of Attacks

Yellow -- Significant Risk of Attacks

Orange -- High Risk of Attacks

Red -- Severe Risk of Attacks

This color-coded system is not designed to scare, but to alert, much like the warning systems used in weather reports, especially hurricanes (which use categories to identify the severity of the storm system). The system was put in place as one of many national safety products (checkpoints, heightened security at airports, bus depots, etc.)

As great as the government say these safety products are, do they help or hinder the public more? Some people agree that the more the public is informed the better off they are. Others say that the more the public knows, the more chaos there will be because the public won't know how to cope with the possibility of an attack, again.

Whatever side you're on, just remember that these colorful safety products are out there for a reason. Whether or not it helps or hinders, hopefully we won't need to find out.