Prepare.org: Homeland Security Advisory System--Families

Low (Green)

• Read the Red Cross brochure Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected
• Develop a personal disaster plan and disaster supplies kit using Red Cross brochures Your Family Disaster Plan and Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit
• Take a Red Cross CPR/AED and first aid course

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• Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated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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