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- Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated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 with family/neighbors/friends
- Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional volunteer training opportunities
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 e-mail addresses in your personal communication plan and update as necessary
- Develop alternate routes to/from work/school and practice them
- Continue to provide volunteer services
High (Orange)
- Complete recommended actions at lower (Green, Blue, Yellow) levels
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
- Review your personal disaster plan
- Exercise caution when traveling
- Have shelter-in-place materials on hand and review procedure in Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure
- If a need is announced, donate blood at designated blood collection center
- Prior to volunteering, contact agency to determine their needs
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 to determine status of work 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
- Provide volunteer services only as requested
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