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Homeland Security Advisory System
Recommendations for Individuals and Families

Risk of Attack

Recommended Actions

SEVERE

Complete recommended actions at lower levels

  • Listen to radio or TV for current information and instructions
  • Contact business and or school to determine status of work and or 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 terrorist attacks

HIGH

Complete recommended actions at lower levels

  • Exercise caution when traveling
  • If a need is announced, donate blood at a designated blood collection agency
  • Take additional precautions at public events

ELEVATED

Complete recommended actions at lower levels

  • Practice your Disaster Plan on the 11th of each month
  • Develop alternate routes to and from work or school and practice them

GUARDED

Complete recommended actions at lower level

  • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities 
  • Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional volunteer training opportunities

LOW


This material was developed by Sedgwick County Emergency Management.  Some portions of these suggestions have been based on material provided by the American Red Cross.  We gratefully acknowledge them for the portions which they contributed.

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