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Terrorist attacks are global threats that seem to advance with age. The improvements in technology have introduced modern weapons at the disposal of terrorists that they use against their enemies. Threats involving attacks by the use of nuclear missiles are on the rise with countries like North Korea and Iran giving the United States sleepless nights. The US being well aware of the possibility of attacks on its land takes several steps in curbing the menace through the Department of Homeland Security. This research paper gets written to address imminent terrorist threats by unknown sources involving the use of nuclear missiles on the coastal port of San Diego. The paper presents the possible sources of these threats as well as the countermeasures to empower the personnel in the homeland investigative task force to defeat attacks before they happen. The response plan adopted in a worse case of failure to counter the attack also gets included in the discussion.
Keywords: terrorist threats, homeland security, nuclear missiles, sources of threat, countermeasures, response plan.
The determination of actual sources of planned terrorist attacks on San Diego is an involving task that requires in-depth investigations by the Homeland security. The only credible way of finding out who plans terrorist attacks is if the terrorist group lays bare their intentions. In this scenario, due intelligence thinks Iran and North Korea will be responsible for the likely attacks on the environs of San Diego port.

However, it is important to note that other terrorist groups could also infiltrate the channels to impose attacks using nuclear weapons. Groups like the Al Qaeda, for instance, are known to send their recruits to live with others in the society as spies before implementing attacks on the ground (Haveman & Shatz, 2006). Loopholes in the waterways are equally possible routes maneuvered by groups like the Al Qaeda and its affiliates, foreign nationalists, and Islamist unaffiliated organizations among others.
Mitigation measures to curb terrorism involving nuclear missiles are varied. These countermeasures mainly have to get implemented by improving the security docket at the San Diego port. Firstly, the security system has to adopt submersibles that are video-equipped to act as the human eyes under the water. Secondly, the department of homeland security liaises with the port security to get identification credentials for all transportation workers. This measure assists in preventing spies from fully implementing their intentions. Moreover, radiation scanners are the best equipment for protecting ports from nuclear threats (Amabile & King, 2014). Finally, steps including harbor patrols, surveillance cameras, control and command center as well as great communication are key to preventing attacks from happening in the San Diego port.
Conclusively, in the scenario where an attack happens the personnel would have to apply several rapid response rescue plans. The steps involved include quick control of the scene to establish safe grounds for the public as well as responders. Due to the nature of nuclear emissions measures are necessary to prohibit contamination (Parfomak & Frittelli, 2007). Moreover, initiatives that include support from medical personnel, technical assistance, and external support from other jurisdictions are key to salvaging a possible terror attack in the San Diego area.

References
Amabile, T., & King, M. (2014). Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization and County of San Diego Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan. Retrieved from https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/oes/emergency_management/plans/op-area-plan/2014/Updates/2014-OA-EOP-Basic-Plan-and-All-Annexes.pdfHaveman, J. D., & Shatz, H. J. (2006). Protecting the nation’s seaports: Balancing security and cost.
Parfomak, P. W., & Frittelli, J. (2007). Maritime security: Potential terrorist attacks and protection priorities. Library of congress Washington D congressional research service.