Homeland Security Advisory System

As part of a series of initiatives to improve coordination and communication among all levels of government and the American Public in the fight against terrorism, Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge, created the Homeland Security Advisory System. The Homeland Security Advisory System will provide a comprehensive and effective means to broadcast information regarding the risk of terrorist attacks to Federal, State, and local authorities and to the American people.

Visit the Department of Homeland Security for the current threat level.

Severe Condition: Red

Severe risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:

Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially trained teams; Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems;

Closing public and government facilities; and

Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs.

High Condition: Orange

High risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:

Coordinating necessary security efforts with armed forces or law enforcement agencies;

Taking additional precaution at public events;

Preparing to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed workforce; and restricting access to essential personnel only.

Elevated Condition: Yellow

Significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:

Increasing surveillance of critical locations;

Coordinating emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions;

Assessing further refinement of Protective Measures within the context of the current threat information; and

Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.

Guarded Condition: Blue

General risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:

Checking communications with designated emergency response or command locations;

Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures; and

Providing the public with necessary information.

Low Condition: Green

Low risk of terrorist attacks. The following Protective Measures may be applied:

Refining and exercising preplanned Protective Measures

Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or agency-specific Protective Measures; and

Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to reduce them.

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Homeland Security Advisory System

Severe Condition: Red

Severe risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:

High Condition: Orange

High risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:

Elevated Condition: Yellow

Significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:

Guarded Condition: Blue

General risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:

Low Condition: Green

Low risk of terrorist attacks. The following Protective Measures may be applied:

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