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Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations

Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations

Businesses

Risk of Attack	Recommended Actions
SEVERE (Red)	. Complete recommended actions at lower levels . Listen to radio/TV for current information/instructions . Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities immediately . Work with local community leaders, emergency management, government agencies, community organizations, and utilities to meet immediate needs of the community . Determine need to close business based on circumstances and in accordance with written emergency plan . Be prepared to work with a dispersed or smaller work force . Ensure mental health counselors available for employees;
HIGH (Orange)	. Complete recommended actions at lower levels . Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities . Review emergency plans to include continuity of operations and media materials on hand . Determine need to restrict access to business or provide private security firm support/reinforcement . Contact vendors/suppliers to confirm their emergency response plan procedures . If a need is announced, contact nearest blood collection agency and offer to organize a blood drive
ELEVATED (Yellow)	. Complete recommended actions at lower levels . Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities . Contact private security firm for security risk assessment and to determine availability of support/reinforcement . Contact voluntary organizations you support to determine how you can provide assistance in case of emergency
GUARDED (Blue)	. Complete recommended actions at lower level . Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities . Dialogue with community leaders, emergency management, government agencies, community organizations and utilities about disaster preparedness . Ensure emergency communication plan updated to include purchase of needed equipment. . Ask the local Red Cross chapter to provide a "Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected" presentation at your workplace for employees
LOW (Green)	. Use Red Cross Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry to develop written emergency plans to address all hazards. Include an emergency communication plan to notify employees of activities; designate an off-site 'report to' location in case of evacuation. . Develop continuity of operations plan to include designating alternate work facility/location for business . Arrange for staff to take a Red Cross CPR/AED and first aid course . Obtain copies of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected and Preparing Your Business for the Unthinkable brochures from your local Red Cross chapter for distribution to all employees/management as appropriate.

Your local American Red Cross chapter has materials available to assist you in developing preparedness capabilities.

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