Severe – Red
- Complete 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 announced 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 – Orange
- Complete 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 procedure
- Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks
- If a need is announced, donate blood at designated blood collection center
Elevated – Yellow
- Complete 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 emergency communication plan and update as necessary
- If not known to you, contact school to determine their emergency notification and evacuation plans for children
- Develop alternate routes to/from school/work and practice them
Guarded – Blue
- Complete 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- Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated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 an emergency communication plan that all family members understand
- Establish an alternate meeting place away from home with family/friends
Low – Green
- Develop a personal disaster plan and disaster supplies kit
- Take a Red Cross CPR/AED and first aid course
Source: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/hsas.html
(The American Red Cross Web Site) contributed to this report
