What to do during Homeland Security alert status

SEVERE RISK
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (RED)
  • Listen to radio or TV for current information and instructions. Contact business and/or school to determine status of work and/or school day. Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local government. Be prepared to shelter in place or evacuate if instructed to do so by local government
  • Discuss children's fears concerning possible terrorist attacks
HIGH RISK
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (ORANGE)
  • Exercise caution when traveling
  • Take additional precautions at public events
ELEVATED RISK
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (YELLOW)
  • Practice your Disaster Plan
  • Develop alternate routes to and from work or school and practice them
GUARDED RISK
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (BLUE)
  • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities (Non-emergency (770)499-3911
  • Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional volunteer training opportunities
LOW RISK
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (GREEN)
  • Develop a Personal/Family Disaster plan and update as needed
  • Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit and update as needed
  • Prepare a Shelter in Place Kit and update as needed
  • Develop emergency communication plan with family members, neighbors and friends and update as needed
  • Examine volunteer opportunities in your community; choose an agency to volunteer with & receive initial training
  • If not known to you, contact school to determine their emergency notification and evacuation plans for children