Homeland Security Advisory System
- Continue to enjoy individual freedom. Participate freely in travel, work recreational activities.
- Be prepared for disasters and family emergencies. Develop a family emergency Plan. Review family emergency plans. Increase family emergency preparedness by purchasing supplies, food and storing water.
- Be familiar with local Natural and technological Hazards in your community.
- Increase individual or family Emergency preparedness Through training, maintaining good physical Fitness and health, and Storing food, water and emergency supplies. Monitor local and national news for terrorist alerts.
- Update immunizations.
- Volunteer to assist and support the community emergency response agencies.
- Continue normal activities, but report suspicious activities to the local law Enforcement.
- Take a first aid or CERT Class.
- Become active in your local Neighborhood Crime Watch Program.
- Network with your family, Neighbors and community For mutual support during a disaster or terrorist attack.
- Learn what critical facilities are located in your Community and report Suspicious activities at or near these sites.
- Attend your local Emergency planning Committee meeting to learn more about local hazards.
- Increase individual or family Emergency preparedness Through training, Maintaining good physical Fitness and health, and Storing food, water and Emergency supplies.
- Resume normal activities but expect some delays, baggage searches and restrictions as a result of Heightened security at Public buildings and Facilities.
- Continue to monitor local Events as well as local Government threat Advisories.
- Report suspicious activities at or near critical facilities to local law enforcement by Calling 911.
- Avoid leaving unattended Packages or brief cases in Public areas.
- Inventory and organize Emergency supply kits and discuss emergency plans with family members.
- Reevaluate meeting location based on threat.
- Consider taking reasonable Personal security Precautions.
- Be alert to Your surroundings, avoid Placing yourself in a Vulnerable situation and monitor the activities of Your children.
- Maintain close contact with Your family and neighbors To ensure their safety and emotional welfare.
- Report suspicious activities and Call 911 for immediate response.
- Expect delays, searches of Purses and bags and restricted access to public buildings.
- Expect traffic delays and Restrictions.
- Take personal security Precautions to avoid becoming a Victim of crime or terrorist Attack.
- Avoid crowded public areas and Gatherings.
- Do not travel into areas affected by the attack or in an expected Terrorist attack.
- Keep emergency supplies accessible and car gas tank full.
- Be prepared to evacuate your Home or shelter in place on order of local authorities.
- Be suspicious of persons taking Photographs of critical facilities, asking questions about physical Security or dressed Inappropriately for weather Conditions.
- Report these Incidents immediately to law Enforcement.
- Closely monitor news reports and local radio/TV stations, & Law enforcement.
- Assist neighbors who may need Help.
- Avoid passing on Unsubstantiated information and rumors.