The threat level in the airline sector is High or Orange. Read more.
Protecting, Analyzing & Sharing Information
The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for assessing the nation's vulnerabilities. It takes the lead in evaluating vulnerabilities and coordinating with other federal, state, local, and private entities to ensure the most effective response. The collection, protection, evaluation and dissemination of information to the American public, state and local governments and the private sector is central to this task.
- Homeland Security Advisory System
The Homeland Security Advisory System is designed to give protective measures when specific information to a specific sector or geographic region is received. It combines threat information with vulnerability assessments and provides communications to public safety officials and the public. - Integrated Common Analytical Viewer (iCAV)
iCAV is a secure, Web-based, geospatial visualization tool that integrates commercial and government-owned data and imagery from multiple sources. Using iCAV, homeland security partners can establish a comprehensive situational and strategic awareness across the nation and around the globe to better prepare, prevent, respond and recover from natural and man-made disasters. - Operation Community Shield (ICE)
Operation Community Shield is a nationwide initiative that targets violent transnational street gangs, by partnering with U.S. and foreign law enforcement agencies at all levels, and making use of its authority to deport criminal aliens.