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Terrorist Threat Advisory System
High Threat - Orange Level - High Risk
Definition: Credible intelligence indicates that there is a high risk of a local terrorist attack but a specific target has not been identified.
| RESIDENT ACTIONS |
In addition to all previously mentioned precautions, residents are advised to:
- 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 world and local events as well as local government threat advisories.
- Report suspicious activities at or near critical facilities to local law enforcement agencies by calling 9-1-1.
- Inventory and organize emergency supply kits and test 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.
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| BUSINESS ACTIONS |
In addition to all previously mentioned precautions, business owners and managers are advised to:
- Announce Threat Condition HIGH to all employees and explain expected actions.
- Place emergency response teams on notice.
- Activate the business emergency operations center if required. Establish ongoing liaison with local law enforcement and emergency management officials.
- Monitor world and local events. Pass on credible threat intelligence to key personnel.
- Ensure appropriate security measures are in place and functioning properly.
- Instruct employees to report suspicious activities, packages, and people.
- Search all personal bags, parcels, and require personnel to pass through magnetometer, if available.
- Inspect intrusion detection systems and lighting, security fencing, and locking systems.
- Inspect all deliveries and consider accepting shipments only at off-site locations.
- Remind employees to expect delays and baggage searches.
- Implement varying security measures (see Attachment I).
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