Five Levels Of Terrorism Alert System

The five levels of terrorism alerts outlined by the Department of Homeland Security, as well as recommended government and private-sector responses:

GREEN: (Low risk of terrorist attacks.)

• Refine and exercise planned protective measures.
• Ensure emergency personnel receive training.
• Assess facilities for vulnerabilities and take measures to reduce them.

BLUE: (Guarded condition. General risk of terrorist attacks.)

• Check communications with designated emergency response or command locations.
• Review and update emergency response procedures.
• Provide the public with necessary information.

YELLOW: (Elevated condition. Significant risk of terrorist attacks.)

• Increase surveillance of critical locations.
• Coordinate emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions.
• Assess further refinement of protective measures within the context of the current threat information.
• Implement, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.

ORANGE: (High risk of terrorist attacks.)

• Coordinate necessary security efforts with armed forces or law enforcement agencies.
• Take additional precaution at public events.
• Prepare to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed work force.
• Restrict access to essential personnel only.

RED: (Severe risk of terrorist attacks.)

• Assign emergency response personnel and preposition specially trained teams.
• Monitor, redirect or constrain transportation systems.
• Close public and government facilities.
• Increase or redirect personnel to address critical emergency needs.