Homeland Security Advisory System
Recommendations
Business
 

 


SEVERE
(Red)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower levels
• Listen to radio/TV for current information/instructions
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
  immediately
• Work with local community leaders, emergency management,
  government agencies, community organizations, and utilities to
  meet immediate needs of the community
• Determine need to close business based on circumstances and
  in accordance with written emergency plan
• Be prepared to work with a dispersed or smaller work force
• Ensure mental health counselors available for employees

 


HIGH
(Orange)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower levels
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Review emergency plans to include continuity of operations and
  media materials on hand
• Determine need to restrict access to business or provide private
  security firm support/reinforcement
• Contact vendors/suppliers to confirm their emergency response
  plan procedures
• If a need is announced, contact nearest blood collection agency
  and offer to organize a blood drive

 


ELEVATED
(Yellow)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower levels
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Contact private security firm for security risk assessment and
  to determine availability of support/reinforcement
• Contact voluntary organizations you support to determine how you
  can provide assistance in case of emergency

 


GUARDED
(Blue)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower level
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Dialogue with community leaders, emergency management,
  government agencies, community organizations and utilities about
  disaster preparedness
• Ensure emergency communication plan updated to include
  purchase of needed equipment.
• Ask the local Red Cross chapter to provide a “Terrorism:
  Preparing

 


LOW
(Green)
 

 
• Use Red Cross Emergency Management Guide for Business
  and Industry to develop written emergency plans to address all
  hazards. Include an emergency communication plan to notify
  employees of activities; designate an off-site ‘report to’ location
  in case of evacuation.
• Develop continuity of operations plan to include designating
  alternate work facility/location for business
• Arrange for staff to take a Red Cross CPR/AED and first aid
  course
• Obtain copies of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected and
  Preparing Your Business for the Unthinkable brochures from your
  local Red Cross chapter for distribution to all
  employees/management as appropriate.
 
Your local American Red Cross chapter has materials available to assist you in developing preparedness capabilities.


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Sources: American Red Cross