The increased threat of and heightened concern for terrorist attacks since 9/11 has reinvigorated the debate about industrial production security efforts, especially in the chemical manufacturing and refining industry. Through a telephone survey (n=400), researchers examined public perceptions of industry preparedness in the event of terrorism by featuring several risk communication variables. Results suggest that near-neighbor community residents who are more aware of recent industry terrorism security efforts demonstrate an increased sense of risk of living in an “at-risk” community.
