Elevated Condition (Yellow) An Elevated Condition is declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks. |
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The Color-coded Threat Level System is used to communicate with public safety officials and the public at-large through a threat-based, color-coded system so that protective measures can be implemented to reduce the likelihood or impact of an attack. Raising the threat condition has economic, physical, and psychological effects on the nation; so, the Homeland Security Advisory System can place specific geographic regions or industry sectors on a higher alert status than other regions or industries, based on specific threat information. |
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Low Condition (Green)
This condition is declared when there is a low risk of terrorist attacks. The following are recommended actions for citizens: Guarded Condition (Blue)
This condition is declared when there is a general risk of terrorist attacks. The following are recommended actions for citizens: Elevated Condition (Yellow)
An Elevated Condition is declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks. The following are recommended actions for citizens: High Condition (Orange)
A High Condition is declared when there is a high risk of terrorist attacks. The following are recommended actions for citizens: Severe Condition (Red)
A Severe Condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist attacks. Under most circumstances, the Protective Measures for a Severe Condition are not intended to be sustained for substantial periods of time. The following are recommended actions for citizens: |
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All Americans, including those traveling in the transportation systems, should continue to be vigilant, take notice of their surroundings, and report suspicious items or activities to local authorities immediately. Everybody should establish an emergency preparedness kit as well as a communications plan for themselves and their family, and stay informed about what to do during an emergency situation. All Americans should visit www.ready.gov |
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Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute at the Black Hat Conference Dated: 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 EDT Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute at the Black Hat Conference, July 28, 2010, Las Vegas Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler Dated: 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 EDT A statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on the court's decision to enjoin most of SB1070 on July 28, 2010. Secretary Napolitano, TSA Administrator Pistole Launch "If You See Something, Say Something" Campaign for General Aviation Dated: 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 EDT Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole today launched two major enhancements to general aviation security - the general aviation component of DHS's nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft entering and exiting the United States through a single, Department-wide process. Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Call to Iowa Governor Chet Culver Dated: 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 EDT Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Iowa Governor Chet Culver following the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam in eastern Iowa on Saturday. Statement by Press Secretary Clark Stevens on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Wisconsin
Dated: 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 EDT “Secretary Napolitano will travel to Oshkosh, Wis., on Monday, July 26, with Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole to participate in the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Convention 2010, meet with general aviation industry leaders to discuss ongoing efforts to protect global aviation networks from threats of terrorism, and make an aviation security announcement. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized.” |