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SEVERE
Definition: A terrorist
attack has occurred or credible or corroborated intelligence indicates
that one is imminent. Normally, this threat condition is declared
for specific location or critical facility.
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- Listen to the radio/television for current information and
instructions.
- Be alert for suspicious activity and report it to law enforcement
immediately.
- Implement parking restrictions and park vehicles away from
critical areas.
- Search all bags, suitcases, packages, etc. brought into the
facility.
- Secure all doors to communications, command centers, data
processing centers.
- Maintain a security presence on a single point of access to each
structure and check identification of potential visitors to determine
valid purpose of entry. Maintain a sign-in log. All
authorized visitors must be escorted while in the facility.
- Determine need to close business based on circumstances and in
accordance with written emergency plan.
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HIGH
Definition:
Credible
intelligence indicates that there is a high risk of a local terrorist
attack but a specific target has not been identified.
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- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to local law
enforcement.
- Review emergency plans to include continuity or operations and, if
necessary, media materials on hand.
- Limit access points to critical infrastructure facilities to the
absolute minimum, and strictly enforce entry control procedures.
- Determine if all exterior doors, except the main facility entrance
should be locked. Check all visitors' purpose, intent and
identification. Ensure that contractors have valid work orders
outlining the task(s) to be performed in the facility. Require
visitors to sign in with information from their identification.
Escort visitors when they are in the facility, until they leave.
- Increase security patrols around critical infrastructure
facilities. Identify and protect all designated vulnerable
points. Give special attention to vulnerable points outside of
the critical facility.
- Be alert for signs of suspicious illness in people or animals and
report it to public or animal health authorities.
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ELEVATED
Definition:
Elevated risk of
terrorist attack but a specific region of the United States or target
has not been identified.
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- Remind employees to be suspicious and inquisitive and maintain a
heightened awareness of people, vehicles, and activities.
- Increase spot checks of specific high-risk targets and/or
facilities.
- Move vehicles and objects such as trash containers and crates away
from buildings.
- Consider alternative work schedules of operational and information
technology personnel if the situation escalates.
- At the beginning and end of each work shift, as well as, at other
regular and frequent intervals, inspect the interior and exterior of
buildings in regular use for suspicious packages.
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GUARDED
Definition:
General risk with no credible threats to specific targets.
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- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper
authorities.
- Ensure the company's emergency communications plan has been
updated to include the purchase of needed equipment.
- Assess which employees are trained in first aid/CPR.
- Encourage staff to take Community Emergency Response Team training
or higher levels for specific threats.
- Check all deliveries to facilities.
- Have periodic emergency drills.
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LOW
Definition:
Low risk of
terrorism. Routine security is implemented to preclude routine
criminal threats.
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- Develop a written emergency operations plan to address all
hazards. Include an emergency communications plan to notify
employees of activities; designate an off-site reporting location in
case of evacuation.
- Develop a continuity of operations plan to include designating
alternate work facility/location for businesses.
- Establish floor wardens to assure evacuation or shelter in place
plans are orderly and promptly adhered to by personnel.
- Support the efforts of your local first responders (fire fighters,
law enforcement, and emergency medical services).
- Know that natural hazards are prevalent in your area and what
measures you can take to protect your family.
- Have first aid kits stocked.
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