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THREATCON CODES
HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY SYSTEM
The Homeland Security Advisory System was developed to help keep
citizens and government officials informed about the rapidly changing risks
of terrorist attack. Each color-coded "Threat Condition" identifies
not only the level of potential risk for terrorist attack, but the
protective measures that may be taken to reduce those risks.
 | RED indicates an alert condition in which risks are SEVERE.
Public agencies, private businesses, and individuals should prepare to
initiate emergency response plans and mobilize key personnel.
Additional protective measures may include:
- Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency
needs;
- Assigning, pre-positioning, and mobilizing emergency response
personnel or resources for maximum safety and response capability;
- Monitoring, redirecting, or constraining transportation systems;
and,
- Closing or securing public and government facilities;
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 | ORANGE indicates an alert condition in which risks are
HIGH. Public agencies, private businesses, and individuals should
coordinate security efforts and take extra precautions at critical
facilities and public events.
Additional protective measures may include:
- Coordinating necessary security efforts with law enforcement and
military organizations;
- Taking additional precautions at or consider modifying or cancelling
special events;
- Preparing to execute dispersal or evacuation contingency
procedures; and,
- Restricting threatened facility access to essential personnel only.
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 | YELLOW indicates an alert condition in which risks are
ELEVATED. Public agencies, private businesses, and individuals should
increase vigilance and implement appropriate emergency response plan
provisions.
Additional protective measures may include:
- Increasing surveillance of critical locations;
- Coordinating emergency plans as appropriate with nearby
jurisdictions;
- Assessing effectiveness of established plans to manage current
threat; and,
- Implementing contingency and emergency response plans as
appropriate.
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 | BLUE indicates a GUARDED alert condition in which risks are
general. Public agencies, private businesses, and individuals should
review and update emergency response plans and provide appropriate
training for key personnel.
Additional protective measures may include:
- Checking emergency response and command resources for readiness;
- Reviewing and updating emergency response and contingency plans;
and,
- Providing training in emergency response and contingency plans to
all personnel.
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 | GREEN indicates a LOW alert condition in which risks of
terrorist attack are minimal. Public agencies, private businesses, and
individuals should assess potential risks and develop emergency response
plans.
Additional protective measures may include:
- Developing and refining plans for emergency response;
- Providing proper training for emergency response; and,
- Assessing all facilities for vulnerability to terrorist attack.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information on the Homeland Security Advisory System, please visit the Department of Homeland
Security website.
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