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
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Complete recommended actions
at lower levels
- Listen to radio or TV for current
information and instructions
- Contact
business and or school to determine
status of work and or 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 terrorist
attacks
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HIGH
High Risk of Terrorist Attack
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Complete recommended actions at lower
levels
- Be alert to suspicious activity
and report
it to the proper authorities
- Review
disaster plan with all family members
- Ensure
communication plan is understood/practiced
by all family members
- Have shelter
in place materials on hand and understand
procedure
- Discuss children’s
fears concerning possible terrorist
attacks
- Exercise
caution when traveling
- If
a need is announced, donate blood at
a designated blood collection agency
- Take additional precautions at public
events
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ELEVATED
Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks
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Complete
recommended actions at lower levels
- Practice your Disaster Plan
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report
it to the 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
- Develop alternate
routes to and from
work or school and practice them
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GUARDED
General Risk of Terrorist Attacks
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Complete
recommended actions at lower levels
- Be
alert to suspicious activity and
report
it to the 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replace items that are outdated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
- Provide
volunteer services and take
advantage of additional volunteer
training opportunities
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LOW
Low Risk of Terrorist Attacks
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- Review and print a copy of Terrorism:
Preparing For The Unexpected
- Review other terrorism
information.
- Review and print a copy of Are
You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
- Develop a Personal
/ Family Disaster Plan and update as needed
- Prepare a
Disaster
Supplies Kit and update as
needed
- Prepare a Shelter
in Place Kit and update as needed
- Examine volunteer
opportunities in your community; choose
an
agency to volunteer
with and receive initial training
- If not known to you, contact school
to determine their emergency
notification
and evacuation plans for
children
- Take a Red
Cross CPR/AED and first
aid course
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