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Mouse over each threat level to see what it means to you.
LOW
- Continue to enjoy individual freedom. Participate freely in travel, work and recreational activities.
- Be prepared for disasters and family emergencies.
- Support the efforts of your local emergency responders (fire fighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical service).
- Know what natural hazards are prevalent in your area and what measures you can take to protect your family.
GUARDED
- Continue normal activities but be watchful for suspicious activities. Report criminal activity to local law enforcement.
- Increase family emergency preparedness by purchasing supplies, food, and storing water.Review family emergency plans.
- Monitor local and national news for terrorist alerts.
- Update immunizations
ELEVATED
- Continue normal activities but report suspicious activities to the local law enforcement agencies.
- Take a first aid or Community Emergency Response Team class. Become active in your local Neighborhood Crime Watch program.
- Network with your family, neighbors, and community for mutual support during a disaster or terrorist attack.
- Learn what critical facilities are located in your community and report suspicious activities at or near these sites.
- Attend your local emergency planning committee (LEPC) meeting to learn more about local hazards.
HIGH
- Continue normal activities but expect delays, baggage searches, and restrictions as a result of heightened security at public facilities.
- Continue to monitor world and local events as well as local government threat advisories.
- Avoid leaving unattended packages or brief cases in public areas.
- Inventory emergency supply kits and discuss emergency plans with family. Reevaluate meeting location based on threat.
- Be alert to your surroundings, avoid placing yourself in a vulnerable situation, and monitor the activities of your children.
- Maintain close contact with your family and neighbors to ensure their safety and emotional welfare.
SEVERE
- Expect delays, searches of bags, traffic restrictions, and restricted access to public buildings.
- Avoid crowded public areas and gatherings. Do not travel in areas affected by the attack or is an expected terrorist target.
- Keep emergency supplies accessible. Be prepared to evacuate your home or shelter in place on order of local authorities.
- Report suspicious persons taking photographs of critical facilities, asking detailed questions about physical security, or dressed inappropriately for weather conditions (suicide bomber). Report these activities immediately to local law enforcement by calling 9-1-1.
- Monitor news and Emergency Alert System radio/TV stations. Avoid passing unsubstantiated information and rumors.
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