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Terrorism Threat Advisory Levels and Recommended Actions for NEIGHBORHOODS


Terrorism Threat Advisory Levels and Recommended Actions for NEIGHBORHOODS

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

• Obtain How Should Florida Prepare for Terrorism? brochure from Emergency Management Office to distribute at the neighborhood meeting.
• Develop a Family Disaster Plan and Disaster Supply Kit using the How Should Florida Prepare for Terrorism? brochure.
• Have a neighborhood meeting to discuss emergency plans and establish a "Neighborhood Watch" Plan.
• Promote, or arrange for people in the neighborhood to 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.
• Ask local Red Cross chapter to offer the presentation called “Preparing for the Unexpected” at an upcoming neighborhood meeting.

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

• Complete recommended actions from previous level.
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities.
• Have a neighborhood meeting to identify neighbors who are elderly or have special needs.
• Assist neighbors who are elderly or have special needs, develop Family Disaster Plan and Disaster Supply Kit if required.

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.
• Check on neighbors who are elderly or have special needs, review Family Disaster Plan with them.
• If a need is announced, contact nearest blood collection agency and offer to organize a neighborhood blood drive.

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.
• Adhere to travel restrictions announced by local governmental authorities.
• Be prepared to "shelter in place" or evacuate and assist neighbors who are elderly or have special needs if instructed to do so by local governmental authorities.