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Terrorism Threat Advisory Levels and Recommended Actions for FAMILIES


Terrorism Threat Advisory Levels and Recommended Actions for FAMILIES

Low Security Threat Level
GREEN/LOW -- Low Risk of Terrorist Attacks

• Obtain How Should Florida Prepare for Terrorism? brochure from Emergency Management Office.
• Develop a Family Disaster Plan and Disaster Supply Kit using the How Should Florida Prepare for Terrorism? brochure.
• Take a CPR/AED and first aid course.

Guarded Security Threat Level
BLUE/GUARDED -- General Risk of Terrorist Attacks

• Complete recommended actions from previous level.
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities.
• Review Disaster Supply Kit and replace items that are outdated.
• Develop Family Disaster Plan that all family members understand.
• Establish an alternate meeting place away from home with family/friends.

Elevated Security Threat Level
YELLOW/ELEVATED -- Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks

• Complete recommended actions from previous level.
• Ensure Disaster Supply Kit is stocked and ready.
• Check telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in your Family Disaster 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 work/school and practice them.

High Security Threat Level
ORANGE/HIGH -- High Risk of Terrorist Attacks

• Complete recommended actions from previous level.
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities.
• Review Family Disaster Plan with all family members and ensure it is understood/practiced.
• Exercise caution when traveling.
• Have "shelter in place" materials on hand and understand procedure.
• Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks.
• If needed, donate blood at designated blood collection center.

Severe Security Threat Level
RED/SEVERE -- Severe Risk of Terrorist Attacks

• Complete recommended actions from previous level.
• Listen to radio/TV for current information and/or 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 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.