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Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations

Family

 

Risk of Attack:

Recommended Actions:

Severe

Complete any 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 business/school to determine status of work/school day

  • Adhere to any travel restrictions announce 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

 

High

Complete any recommended actions at lower levels
  • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities
  • Review disaster plan with all family members
  • Ensure communication plan is understood/practiced by all family members
  • Exercise caution when traveling
  • Have shelter in place materials on hand and understand procedures for sheltering in place
  • Discuss children's fears concerning possible terrorist attacks
  • If a need is announced, donate blood at designated blood collection center

Elevated

Complete any 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 e-mail addresses in your family communication plan and update as necessary

  • If not known to you, contact school to determine their emergency notification system and evacuation plans for children

  • Develop alternate routes to/from work/school and practice them

Guarded

Complete any recommended actions at lower levels
  • 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  • Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated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 that all family members understand

  • Establish an alternate meeting place away from home with family/friends

Low

  • Obtain copy of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure from the Mid-Rio Grande Chapter or download by clicking here
  • Develop a family disaster plan and disaster supplies kit using Red Cross brochures Your Family Disaster Plan and Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit