ANTI-TERROR PANEL FORMED IN BURBANK.Byline: Daily News BURBANK - Burbank's top city administrators have formed a security council in the wake of an FBI advisory to stay on the highest state of alert to thwart terrorist acts, officials said. In a memo made public Tuesday, City Manager Robert ``Bud'' Ovrum wrote that he does not expect large-scale terrorist attacks in Burbank but is concerned about the potential for isolated incidents. ``All it takes is one or two committed nuts to do great damage,'' he wrote. ``We do not want to overreact o·ver·re·act v. To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or violence. or become too paranoid par·a·noid adj. Relating to, characteristic of, or affected with paranoia. n. One affected with paranoia. , but we have a clear obligation to be taking all reasonable precautions precautions Infectious disease The constellation of activities intended to minimize exposure to an infectious agent; precautions imply that the isolation of an infected Pt is optional, but not mandatory. .'' The security council members will be responsible for maintaining contact with major employers in the city and studying security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security for local water supplies and electricity facilities. Security council members include the city's police chief, Tom Hoefel, and the Burbank Water and Power general manager, Ron Davis. In the future, the council may be expanded to include representatives from the Burbank Airport, school district and Providence Saint Joseph's Saint Joseph's may refer to:
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