Homeland Security Advisory System
Recommendations
Family
 

 


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
• Contact business/school to determine status of work/school day
• Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local governmental
  authorities
• Be prepared to shelter in place or evacuate if instructed to do so
  by local governmental authorities
• Discuss children’s fears concerning possible/actual terrorist
  attacks

 


HIGH
(Orange)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower levels
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Review disaster plan with all family members
• Ensure communication plan is understood/practiced by all family
  members
• Exercise caution when traveling
• Have shelter in place materials on hand and understand
  procedure
• Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks
• If a need is announced, donate blood at designated blood
  collection center

 


ELEVATED
(Yellow)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower levels
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Ensure disaster supplies kit is stocked and ready
• Check telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in your family
  emergency communication plan and update as necessary
• If not known to you, contact school to determine their emergency
  notification and evacuation plans for children
• Develop alternate routes to/from school/work and practice them

 


GUARDED
(Blue)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower level
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are
  outdated
• Develop an emergency communication plan that all family
  members understand
• Establish an alternate meeting place away from home with
  family/friends

 


LOW
(Green)
 

 
• Obtain copy of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure
  from your local Red Cross chapter
• Develop a personal disaster plan and disaster supplies kit using
  Red Cross brochures Your Family Disaster Plan and Your Family
  Disaster Supplies Kit
• Take a Red Cross CPR/AED and first aid course
 
Your local American Red Cross chapter has materials available to assist you in developing preparedness capabilities.


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Sources: American Red Cross