Low (Green)
Guarded (Blue)
- Complete recommended actions at lower (Green) 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- Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated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 that all family members understand
- Establish an alternate meeting place away from home with family/friends
Elevated (Yellow)
- Complete recommended actions at lower (Green, Blue) levels
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
- Ensure disaster supplies kit is stocked and ready
- Check telephone numbers and email 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
High (Orange)
- Complete recommended actions at lower (Green, Blue, Yellow) 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
Severe (Red)
- Complete recommended actions at lower (Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange) 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
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