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.
 

• Listen to the radio/television for current information and instructions
• Be alert for suspicious activity and report it to law enforcement immediately
• Conduct identification checks, (e.g. driver's licenses retained at the main office) and escort all visitors as deemed appropriate by local authorities.
• Implement parking restrictions and park vehicles away from critical areas.
• Close or limit access to schools if recommended by appropriate authorities, e.g. local law enforcement, public health, etc.
• Consider having mental health counselors available for students, staff and faculty.
   

HIGH

Definition:  Credible intelligence indicates that there is a high risk of a local terrorist attack but a specific target has not been identified.
 

• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to local law enforcement.
• Review school emergency plans. 
• Prepare to handle questions from anxious parents and the media.
• Conduct identification checks of all visitors to the school (e.g. driver's license).  Escort visitors as deemed appropriate.
• Discuss children's fears concerning possible terrorist attacks.
   

ELEVATED

Definition:  Elevated risk of terrorist attack but a specific region of the United States or target has not been identified.
 

• Remind students, staff and faculty to be alert and to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.
• Ensure all emergency supplies are stocked and ready.
   

GUARDED

Definition:  General risk with no credible threats to specific targets.

• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities.
• Conduct safety training and emergency drills in accordance with the school's emergency operations plan.
• Have the schools emergency communications plan updated.
• Have the plans include both evacuation and shelter and provisions for sleep, food, and sanitary needs of students and sheltered nearby residents for several days.

LOW

Definition:  Low risk of terrorism.  Routine security is implemented to preclude routine criminal threats.
 

• Develop a written emergency operations plan to address all hazards. 
• Include an emergency communications plan to maintain the safety of students, staff and faculty, as well as, an emergency communications plan to notify parents in the event of an emergency.
• Have the emergency operations plan has been filed with the local fire departments and law enforcement agencies, as well as, the county EMA Office.
• Assess which personnel have been trained in first aid/CPR.
• Have first aid kits stocked.