| Homeland Security Risk Alert |
Website Date: September 05, 2008 |
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Homeland Security Risk Alert
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The Homeland Security Advisory System is a means to disseminate information
regarding the risk of terrorist acts to federal, state, and local authorities
and to the American people.
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Low = Green |
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Guarded = Blue |
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Elevated = Yellow |
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High = Orange |
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Severe = Red |
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For individuals interested in actions they may take in response to the increased
level of threat of terrorist attacks see the:
Citizen Preparedness Guide or visit the
American Red Cross.
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Homeland Security State Contact List
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A Preparedness Message From Civil Defense and American Red Cross
A Yellow/Elevated condition indicates a significant risk of terrorist attack, The following preparedness
actions and activities are recommended. It is also recommended that actions listed under
the Green and Blue advisories be completed.
INDIVIDUAL
- Check telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in your personal communication plan and update as necessary.
- Develop alternate routes to/from work/school and practice them.
- Continue volunteering and taking additional training.
FAMILY
- Follow the recommendations for individual (above), plus review disaster plan with family members.
- Ensure communication plan is understood and practiced.
- Discuss children's fears concerning possible terrorist attacks. Helping Your Children Cope With Trauma (ARC1303/A1303S), When Bad Things Happen (ARC1365/A1356S) and Why Do I Feel Like This? (ARC1355/A1355S) brochures are available from your local Red Cross.
NEIGHBORHOOD
- Check on neighbors who are elderly or have special needs to ensure their well-being. Review their disaster plan with them.
- If a need is announced, contact your local Blood Bank, and give the "gift of life" and offer to organize a blood drive.
SCHOOL
- Be sure all emergency supplies are stocked and ready.
- Obtain copies of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected (A1366/A1366-Spanish) brochure from your local Red Cross office and send it home with students in grades K-12, staff and faculty.
- Have a plan to provide mental health counseling for students, staff, and parents in the event of an incident involving your school.
- Assemble a list of resource materials for teachers/counselors to use following an incident.
BUSINESS
- Review emergency plans to include continuity of operations and communicating important information through the media or other systems.
- Determine the need to restrict access to your business or provide private security firm support/reinforcement.
- Contact vendors/suppliers to confirm their emergency response plan procedures.
- If a need is announced, contact your local Blood Bank, and give the "gift of life" and offer to organize a blood drive.
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