State Agencies & Local Government
In addition to the Protective Measures taken at the previous Threat Condition,
- Increase or redirect personnel to address critical emergency needs.
- Assign emergency response personnel and pre-position and mobilize specially trained teams/resources.
- Monitor, redirect, or constrain transportation systems.
- Close public and government facilities.
Individuals
In addition to the Protective Measures taken at the previous Threat Condition,
- Listen to radio/TV for current information and/or instructions.
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities immediately.
- Contact businesses to determine status of work day.
- Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local governmental authorities.
- Be prepared to shelter or evacuate if instructed to do so by local government authorities.
Schools
In addition to the Protective Measures taken at the previous Threat Condition,
- Listen to radio/TV for current information and/or instructions.
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities immediately.
- Close school if recommended to do so by appropriate authorities.
- 100% identification check (i.e. -driver's license retained at front office) and provide an escort for anyone entering school other than students, staff, and faculty.
- Continue offering lessons from Masters of Disaster. For more information: http://www.redcross.org/disaster/masters/facingfear
- Ensure mental health counselors available for students, staff, and faculty.
- U.S. Department of Education Emergency Planning website:http://www.ed.gov/emergencyplan/
Businesses
In addition to the Protective Measures taken at the previous Threat Condition,
- Listen to radio/TV for current information and/or instructions.
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities immediately.
- Work with local community leaders & organizations, emergency management, government agencies, & 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/smaller work force.
- Ensure the availability of mental health counselors for employees.
