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Family Preparedness

During each threat condition you should take the appropriate actions to safeguard yourself and your family. This table provides a list of recommended actions.

SEVERE
Severe Risk of Terrorist Attack

Complete recommended actions at lower levels

  1. Listen to radio or TV for current information and instructions
  2. Contact business and or school to determine status of work and or school day
  3. Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local governmental authorities
  4. Be prepared to shelter in place or evacuate if instructed to do so by local governmental authorities
  5. Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks
HIGH
High Risk of Terrorist Attack

Complete recommended actions at lower levels

  1. Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities
  2. Review disaster plan with all family members
  3. Ensure communication plan is understood/practiced by all family members
  4. Have shelter in place materials on hand and understand procedure
  5. Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks
  6. Exercise caution when traveling
  7. If a need is announced, donate blood at a designated blood collection agency
  8. Take additional precautions at public events
ELEVATED
Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks

Complete recommended actions at lower levels

  1. Practice your Disaster Plan
  2. Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities
  3. Ensure disaster supplies kit is stocked and ready
  4. Check telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in your family emergency
    communication plan and update as necessary
  5. Develop alternate routes to and from work or school and practice them
GUARDED
General Risk of Terrorist Attacks

Complete recommended actions at lower levels

  1. Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities
  2. Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated
  3. Develop an emergency communication plan that all family members
    understand
  4. Establish an alternate meeting place away from home with family/friends
  5. Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional volunteer training opportunities
LOW
Low Risk of Terrorist Attacks
  1. Review and print a copy of Terrorism: Preparing For The Unexpected
  2. Review other terrorism information.
  3. Review and print a copy of Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
  4. Develop a Personal / Family Disaster Plan and update as needed
  5. Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit and update as needed
  6. Prepare a Shelter in Place Kit and update as needed
  7. Examine volunteer opportunities in your community; choose an agency to volunteer with and receive initial training
  8. If not known to you, contact school to determine their emergency notification and evacuation plans for children
  9. Take a Red Cross CPR/AED and first aid course

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