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What is the National Threat Advisory and how does it work?
Homeland Security Advisory SystemCondition Red: Severe Threat
Severe risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
  • Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially trained teams; Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems;
  • Closing public and government facilities; and
  • Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs.

Condition Orange: High Threat
High risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
  • Coordinating necessary security efforts with armed forces or law enforcement agencies;
  • Taking additional precaution at public events;
  • Preparing to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed workforce; and Restricting access to essential personnel only.

Condition Yellow: Elevated Threat
Significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
  • Increasing surveillance of critical locations;
  • Coordinating emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions;
  • Assessing further refinement of Protective Measures within the context of the current threat information; and
  • Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.

Condition Blue: Guarded Threat
General risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
  • Checking communications with designated emergency response or command locations;
  • Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures; and
  • Providing the public with necessary information

Condition Green: Low Threat
Low risk of terrorist attacks. The following Protective Measures may be applied:
  • Refining and exercising preplanned Protective Measures
  • Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or agency-specific Protective Measures; and
  • Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to reduce them.