Homeland Security Advisory System
Recommendations
Individual
 

 


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 to determine status of work 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
• Provide volunteer services only as requested

 


HIGH
(Orange)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower levels
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Review your personal disaster plan
• Exercise caution when traveling
• Have shelter in place materials on hand and review procedure
  in Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure
• If a need is announced, donate blood at designated blood
  collection center
• Prior to volunteering, contact agency to determine their needs

 


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 personal
  communication plan and update as necessary
• Develop alternate routes to/from work/school and practice them
• Continue to provide volunteer services

 


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  outdated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 emergency communication plan with
  family/neighbors/friends
• Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional
  volunteer training opportunities

 


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
• Examine volunteer opportunities in you community; choose an
  agency to volunteer with and receive initial training
• 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