Homeland Security Advisory System
Recommendations
Schools
 

 


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
• Close school if recommended to do so by appropriate authorities
• 100% identification check (i.e.-driver’s license retained at front
   office) and escort of anyone entering school other than students,
   staff and faculty
• Continue offering lessons from Masters of Disaster “Facing Fear:
  Helping Young People Deal with Terrorism and Tragic Events”
  curriculum
• Ensure mental health counselors available for students, staff and
  faculty

 


HIGH
(Orange)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower levels
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Review emergency plans
• Offer Masters of Disaster “Facing Fear: Helping Young People
  Terrorism and Tragic Events” lessons in grades K-12
• Prepare to handle inquiries from anxious parents and media
• Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks

 


ELEVATED
(Yellow)
 

 
• Complete recommended
• Be alert to suspicious
• Ensure all emergency
• Obtain copies of Terrorism: your local Red Cross staff and faculty

 


GUARDED
(Blue)
 

 
• Complete recommended actions at lower level
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
• Conduct safety training/emergency drills following the school’s
  emergency plan for all grades
• Ensure emergency communication plan updated and needed
  equipment purchased
• Continue offering lessons from ‘Masters of Disaster” curriculum
  K-8 regarding emergency preparedness for natural disasters

 


LOW
(Green)
 

 
• Use Red Cross Emergency Management Guide for Business and
  Industry to develop written emergency plans to address all
  hazards including plans to maintain the safety of students, staff,
  and faculty, as well as an emergency communication plan to
  notify parents in times of emergency. Disseminate relevant
  information to families of children, staff and faculty.
• Initiate offering “Masters of Disaster” curriculum for grades K-8
  regarding emergency preparedness for natural disasters
• Ensure selected staff members 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