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Homeland Security Threat Guidelines
Recommended Action
Plan
Create an emergency plan for your neighborhood/ business to address all hazards and emergencies, including.
Prepare
Prepare a 3-day disaster supply kit (water, non-perishable foods, first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, prescription drugs, etc.).
Identify
Consider plans and contingencies to assist emergency worker's family members. Identify and address special needs of the elderly, handicapped or ill in your community or workplace.
Report
Report suspicious circumstances and/or individuals to law enforcement agencies. When in doubt, call and report.
Review
Review all plans related to the anticipation of a higher threat level. Implement as appropriate.
Operate Safely
Continue to include safety and common sense practices in daily routines. Be security conscious.
Train
Take first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. Contact Monroe County Red Cross at 734-289-1481.
Assign
Assign another location away from home to report to in case of an emergency. For businesses, also assign an alternate location/assembly area for your employees.
Assess
Practice safe mail handling and mail receipt procedures.
Secure
Keep vehicles locked. Use security lighting.
Beware
Exercise caution when traveling. Contact the International Travelers Health Advisory at 877-394-8747.
Recommended Action
Continue
Continue or introduce all measures listed in previous condition.
Plan
Implement security plans appropriate to the facility (i.e., churches, community centers, etc.)
Maintain
Check emergency equipment and supplies. Keep vehicles fueled.
Update
Update phone numbers and email addresses of family, friends, neighbors, work personnel and all other emergency contacts.
Evaluate
Test communications plan.
Coordinate
Coordinate emergency plans with nearby neighbors/jurisdictions.
Conduct
Conduct neighborhood/building meetings to discuss emergency plans.
Recommended Action
Continue
Continue to introduce all measures listed in previous conditions.
Inspect
Routinely inspect the interior and exterior of buildings for suspicious packages, unauthorized vehicles, persons and security breaches.
Observe
Maintain heightened awareness of people, vehicles and activities. Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to law enforcement agencies.
Review
Review all plans related to the anticipation of a higher threat level. Implement as appropriate.
Patrol
Operation random patrols to check vehicles, people, and buildings.
Alternate
Develop and use alternate routes to and from home/school / work.
Check
Validate vendor lists for all routine deliveries and repair services. Check all deliveries to homes and facilities and, if suspicious, call local authorities. Check identification of delivery personnel.
Prepare
Check all equipment for operational readiness, fill fuel tanks and check specialized response equipment.
Inventory
Check and replenish inventories of critical supplies and re-order if necessary.
Relocate
Move or secure vehicles and objects (trash containers, crates, etc.) away from buildings.
Contact
Contact a security firm to provide necessary support/reinforcement.
Recommended Actions
Continue
Continue or introduce all measures listed in previous conditions. Remain calm.
Prepare
- Be prepared to work at an alternate site and/or with a disperse workforce. Check with your employer for his / her plan.
- Be prepared to expect disruptions and delays of normal activities (power, phones, traffic, road closures, etc.).
Address
Address children's fears of terrorist attacks.
Secure
Enforce parking of vehicles away from sensitive buildings. Randomly search vehicles in regulated parking areas.
Strengthen
Increase defensive measures around key structures and events. Introduce physical security procedures. Restrict access as needed.
Review
Review emergency plans at work, school and home.
Donate
Donate blood, if needed, at blood collection center.
Beware
Take additional security precautions at special events. Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious circumstances.
Recommended Action
Continue
Continue or introduce all measures listed in previous conditions. Remain calm, do not panic.
Respond
Shelter in place or evacuated if instructed by government officials.
Restrict
Implement parking and entry restrictions. Park vehicles away from key facilities. Construct physical security barriers and checkpoints.
Communicate
Contact businesses, schools and key facilities to determine operating status.
Provide
Provide volunteer services if requested.
Cancel
Consider canceling or cancel special or large events.
Obey
Obey travel and other restrictions.
Assist
Assist the elderly and people with special needs. Keep them informed.
Close
Close schools, businesses and public buildings if necessary.
Check
Check identification and provide escorts for visitors in schools, businesses and public buildings.
Counsel
Provide and utilize trained counselors to help with stresses related to terrorist threats.
Listen
Listen to radio/television for current information or instructions.