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Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations
by American National Red Cross


Inside the Fall Issue...

Beggar's Night

Homeland
Security Levels

Junk Days

Identity Theft

Ten Things
You Can Do to
Prevent
Storm Water
Pollution

From the
Garbage
Department

Risk of Attack Recommended Actions

Severe (Red)
•Complete recommended actions at lower levels ·Listen to radio/tv for current information/instructions
·Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities immediately
·Contact place of employment to determine status of work day
·Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local governmental authorities
·Be prepared to take shelter or evacuate if instructed to do so by local governmental authorities
·Provide volunteer services only as requested
High (Orange)
·Complete recommended actions at lower levels
·Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
·Review your personal disaster plan
·Exercise caution when traveling
·Have a shelter in place with 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 its needs
Elevated (Yellow)
·Complete recommended actions at lower 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 personal communication plan; update as necessary
·Develop alternate routes to/from work and practice them
·Continue to provide volunteer service
Guarded (Blue)
·Complete recommended actions at lower 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·Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated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
Low (Green)
·Obtain a copy of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure from your local Red Cross chapter (943-6600)
·Develop a personal disaster plan and disaster supplies kit using Red Cross brochures Your Family Disaster Plan and Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit
·Examine volunteer opportunities in your community; choose an agency to volunteer with and receive initial training·Take a Red Cross CPR and first aid course
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