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Terrorism Threat Advisory Levels and Recommended Actions for INDIVIDUALS


Terrorism Threat Advisory Levels and Recommended Actions for INDIVIDUALS

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.
• Examine volunteer opportunities in your community; choose an agency to volunteer with and receive initial training.
• 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• Review Disaster Supply Kit and replace items that are outdated.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 with family/neighbors/friends.
• Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional volunteer training opportunities.

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.
• Develop alternate routes to/from work/school and practice them.
• Continue to provide volunteer services.

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.
• Exercise caution when traveling.
• Have "shelter in place" materials on hand and review procedure in How Should Florida Prepare for Terrorism? brochure.
• If a need is announced, donate blood at designated blood collection center.
• Prior to volunteering, contact agency to determine their needs.

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 to determine status of work 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.
• Provide volunteer services only as requested.