Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency: Terrorist Threat Advisory System - Guarded/Blue
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Terrorist Threat Advisory System

Guarded Threat - Blue Level - General Risk

Definition: General risk with no credible threats to specific targets.

RESIDENT ACTIONS In addition to all previously mentioned precautions, residents are advised to:
  • Continue normal activities but be watchful for suspicious activities. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
  • Review family emergency plans.
  • Avoid leaving unattended packages or brief cases in public areas.
  • Increase family emergency preparedness by purchasing supplies, food, and storing water.
  • 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.
BUSINESS ACTIONS In addition to all previously mentioned precautions, business owners and managers are advised to:
  • Ensure that key leaders are familiar with the emergency operations and business contingency plans.
  • Review, update, and routinely exercise functional areas of plans.
  • Review and update the call down list for emergency response teams.
  • Develop or review Mutual Aid agreements with other facilities and/or with local government for use during emergencies.
  • Review physical security precautions to prevent theft, unauthorized entry, or destruction of property.
  • Have you provided for:
    • Employee picture ID badges?
    • Background checks on all employees (as applicable)?
    • Access control and locking of high security areas at all times?
    • All security keys marked with "Do not Duplicate?"
    • Surveillance Cameras?
    • Backup power?
    • An alarm system?