The Homeland Security Advisory System provides a comprehensive and effective means to distribute information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to Federal, State, and local authorities and to the American people. It provides warnings in the form of a set of graduated "Threat Conditions" that would increase as the risk of the threat increases. At each Threat Condition, public safety agencies implement a corresponding set of "Protective Measures" to further reduce vulnerability or increase response capability during a period of heightened alert.
LOW THREAT LEVEL - GREEN
This condition reflects a low risk of terrorist activity. Routine security is implemented to preclude routine criminal threats.
- Continue to enjoy individual freedoms, participate freely in travel, work, and recreational activities
- Be prepared for disasters and family emergencies
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- Develop a family emergency plan, fire in the home escape plan, etc.
- Learn how to shut off your home's gas, electricity, and water.
- Know what hazardous materials are in your home and how to properly handle, store, and dispose of unneeded chemicals.
- Support the efforts of your local Firefighters, Police, and Emergency Medical Services personnel.
- Get to know your community – where emergency evacuation sites are, what natural hazards are prevalent in your area, and what measures to take to protect your family.
- Be active in your community – learn CPR, and/or join a local Community mergency Response Team (CERT).
GUARDED THREAT LEVEL - BLUE
This condition carries a general risk of terrorism with no credible threats to the local area or specific targets.
- Continue with normal activities, but be watchful for suspicious activities and people. Report criminal activity to local law enforcement.
- Review family emergency plans.
- Increase family emergency preparedness by purchasing supplies, storable food and water.
- Be familiar with local natural and technological (man made) hazards in your community.
- Increase individual and family emergency preparedness through attending available training, maintaining good physical fitness, health, and updated immunizations.
- Keep up with domestic and international current events, monitor local and national news for terrorist alerts.
- Volunteer to assist and support the community emergency response agencies.
ELEVATED THREAT LEVEL - YELLOW
This threat condition indicates an elevated risk of terrorist attack but a specific region or target has not been identified.
- Continue normal activities, but report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
- Take first aid training or volunteer to enroll in CERT classes.
- Network with your families and neighbors, develop Neighborhood Watch programs for mutual support during a disaster or terrorist attack.
- Learn what critical facilities are located in your community and report suspicious activities around them.
- Attend any scheduled City meetings to learn more about local hazards and emergency planning.
- Increase individual and family emergency preparedness through training, maintaining good physical fitness and health, and storable food, water, and emergency supplies.
HIGH THREAT LEVEL - ORANGE
This threat condition is in consideration of credible intelligence indicating a high risk of a local terrorist attack but a specific target has not been identified.
- Resume normal activities but expect delays related to increased security measures.
- Continue to monitor work and local events as well as local government threat advisories.
- Carry proper identification with you at all times Report suspicious activities at or near critical facilities by calling 911.
- Avoid innocently leaving unattended packages, containers, etc. in public places.
- Be alert to your surroundings and avoid placing yourself in vulnerable situations.
- Maintain close contact with your family and neighbors.
- Inventory and organize emergency supply kits and discuss a meeting place if family members are separated.
SEVERE THREAT CONDITION - RED
This threat condition precipitates a terrorist attack that has occurred or credible and corroborated intelligence indicates an attack is imminent. This threat condition is declared for a specific location or critical facility.
- Take personal security precautions to avoid becoming a victim of crime or terrorist attack.
- Monitor news reports and Emergency Alert System reports via radio and television.
- Do not travel in affected areas.
- Report any and all suspicious activity by calling 911.
- Expect traffic delays and restrictions.
- Avoid crowded public areas and gatherings.
- Keep emergency supplies accessible and automobile(s) fuel tank(s) full.
- Be prepared to evacuate home or work place or shelter-in-place.
- Avoid passing unsubstantiated information and rumors.
- Expect delays, searches of purses and bags, and restricted access to public buildings.
- Assist neighbors who may need help.
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