Terror Alert Level and Recommeded Actions
Current
Terror Alert Level
Terror
Alert Level Recommended Actions
GREEN
ALERT LEVEL
LOW
RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
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- Develop a family emergency plan. Share
it with family and friends, and practice the plan. Visit www.Ready.gov
for help creating a plan.
- Create an “Emergency Supply Kit”
for your household.
- Be informed. Visit www.Ready.gov or obtain
a copy of “Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now”
by calling 1-800-BE-READY.
- Know how to shelter-in-place and how to
turn off utilities (power, gas, and water) to your home.
- Examine volunteer opportunities in your
community, such as Citizen Corps, Volunteers in Police Service,
Neighborhood Watch or others, and donate your time.
- Consider completing an American Red Cross
first aid or CPR course , or Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) course .
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| BLUE
ALERT LEVEL
GUARDED RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACKS |
- Complete recommended steps at level green.
- Review stored disaster supplies and replace
items that are outdated.
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report
it to proper authorities.
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YELLOW
ALERT LEVEL
ELEVATED RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
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- Complete recommended steps at levels green
and blue.
- Ensure disaster supply kit is stocked and
ready.
- Check telephone numbers in family emergency
plan and update as necessary.
- Develop alternate routes to/from work or
school and practice them.
- Continue to be alert for suspicious activity
and report it to authorities.
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| ORANGE
ALERT LEVEL
HIGH RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACKS |
- Complete recommended steps at lower levels.
- Exercise caution when traveling, pay attention
to travel advisories.
- Review your family emergency plan and make
sure all family members know what to do.
- Be Patient. Expect some delays, baggage
searches and restrictions at public buildings.
Check on neighbors or others that might need assistance in
an emergency.
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| RED
ALERT LEVEL
SEVERE RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACKS |
- Complete all recommended actions at lower
levels.
- Listen to local emergency management officials.
- Stay tuned to TV or radio for current information/instructions.
- Be prepared to shelter-in-place or evacuate,
as instructed.
- Expect traffic delays and restrictions.
- Provide volunteer services only as requested.
- Contact your school/business to determine
status of work day.
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Actions
Recommended by the United States Department of Homeland Security and
ready.gov. |
