I have some concerns about homeland security that I have not heard addressed, and wonder if they are a consideration in Lewiston/Auburn, let alone in the entire USA.

Many citizens are in situations that they cannot change. These citizens may have disabilities, may be elderly, some are confined to wheelchairs, some have physical injuries or conditions that make it difficult to get around. They usually live alone, many have no families to help them, most have no means of transportation, and many live on very limited incomes. They are the most vulnerable and least able to protect or help themselves in the event of a national or local disaster. These people are, for the most part, invisible in our society.

In the event of a nuclear attack in New York City, Boston, or even in D.C., and the air current was flowing toward and over Maine, many citizens could be affected by the fallout from those bombs. Would the same thing occur with massive chemical or biological weapon attacks?

How would the vulnerable citizens be able to get to a safe place? What could they do to help themselves? What could they do to prepare for the worst? Who would know if these persons were injured and needed assistance but unable to get to a telephone? I wonder if anyone knows who we are, where we live and what our circumstances are like.

Has anyone in authority considered us in any plans?

Brielle Daniels, Lewiston

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