Low (Green)
- Have neighborhood meeting to discuss emergency plans and establish a 'Neighborhood Watch'
- Read the Red Cross brochure Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected
- Promote or arrange for people in the neighborhood to 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
- Ask the local Red Cross chapter to offer a presentation called "Preparing for the Unexpected" at an upcoming neighborhood meeting
Elevated (Yellow)
- Complete recommended actions at lower (Green, Blue) levels
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
- Have neighborhood meeting in order to identify neighbors who are elderly or have special needs. Assist them in development of a personal disaster plan and disaster supplies kit if requested.
High (Orange)
- Complete recommended actions at lower (Green, Blue, Yellow) levels
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
- Check on neighbors who are elderly or have special needs to ensure they are okay. Review disaster plan with them
- If a need is announced, contact nearest blood collection agency and offer to organize a neighborhood blood drive
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
- Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local governmental authorities
- Be prepared to shelter-in-place/evacuate and assist neighbors who are elderly or have special needs to do the same
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