Threat Levels Defined

Green: Low Condition Low risk of terrorist attacks. The following protective measures may be applied: Refining and exercising preplanned protective measures Ensuring personnel receive training on homeland security advisory system, departmental, or agency-specific protective measures Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to reduce them

Blue: Guarded Condition General risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the following steps may be taken: Checking communications with designated emergency response or command locations Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures Providing the public with necessary information

Yellow: Elevated Condition Significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the following steps may be taken: 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 Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans

Orange: High Condition High risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the following steps may be taken: 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, restricting access to essential personnel only

Red: Severe Condition Severe risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the following steps may be taken: Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially trained teams Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems Closing public and government facilities Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs

Source: Office of Homeland Security Front Page