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Terrorism Threat Advisory Levels and Recommended Actions for SCHOOLS


Terrorism Threat Advisory Levels and Recommended Actions for SCHOOLS

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

• Use the Red Cross Emergency Management guide Business and Industry to develop a written emergency plan to address all hazards, including plans to maintain the safety of students, staff and faculty, as well as an emergency communication plan to notify parents in times of emergency. Disseminate relevant information to families of children, staff and faculty.
• Initiate offering lessons from “Masters of Disaster” curriculum for grades K-8 regarding emergency preparedness for natural disasters.
• Ensure selected staff members 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.
• Conduct safety training/emergency drills following the school’s written emergency plan for all grades.
• Ensure the emergency plan is updated and that needed equipment is purchased.
• Continue offering lessons from “Masters of Disaster” curriculum for grades K-8 regarding emergency preparedness for natural disasters.

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.
• Ensure emergency supplies are stocked and ready.
• Obtain How Should Florida Prepare for Terrorism? brochure from Emergency Management Office.

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 your emergency plan.
• Offer Masters of Disaster “Facing Fear: Helping Young People Deal with Terrorism and Tragic Events” lessons in grades K-12.
• Prepare to handle inquiries from anxious parents and media.

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.
• Close school if recommended to do so by appropriate authorities.
• 100% identification check (i.e. driver’s license retained at front office) and escort of anyone entering school other than students, staff and faculty.
• Continue offering lessons from Masters of Disaster “Facing Fear: Helping Young People Deal with Terrorism and Tragic Events” curriculum.
• Ensure mental health counselors are available for students, staff and faculty.