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The duct tape alert refers to the recommendations made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on February 10, 2003, that Americans should prepare for a biological, chemical, or radiological terrorist attack by assembling a "disaster supply kit", including duct tape and plastic (presumably to attempt to seal one's home against nuclear, chemical, and biological contaminants), among other items.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = Department of Homeland Security )〕 〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = Department of Homeland Security )〕 〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = Department of Homeland Security )〕 The recommendations came on the heels of an increase in the Department's official threat level to "orange", or "high risk", citing "recent intelligence reports".〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = Department of Homeland Security )〕 〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = Department of Homeland Security )〕 According to press reports, the recommendations caused a surge in demand for duct tape. The media sensation surrounding duct tape was fodder for comedians and satirists. Some referred to it as "duct and cover", a reference to duck and cover. == References == 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Duct tape alert」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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