Homeland Security Advisory System

                 Low Threat - Green Level - Low Risk                 Definition: Low risk of terrorism. Routine security is implemented to preclude routine criminal threats.

Residents are advised to:

• Continue to enjoy individual freedom. Participate freely in travel, work, and recreational activities.
• Be prepared for disasters and family emergencies.
• Develop a family emergency plan.
• Keep recommended immunizations up-to-date.
• Know how to turn off your power, gas, and water service to your house.
• Know what hazardous materials are stored in your home and how to properly dispose of unneeded chemicals.
• Support the efforts of your local emergency responders (fire fighters, law enforcement and emergency medical service).
• Know what natural hazards are prevalent in your area and what measures you can take to protect your family. Be familiar with local natural and technological (man made) hazards in your community.
• Volunteer to assist and support the community emergency response agencies.
• Become active in your local Neighborhood Crime Watch program.
• Take a first aid or Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class.

Business owners/managers are advised to:

• Develop emergency operations and business contingency plans.
• Encourage and assist employees to be prepared for personal, natural, technological, and homeland security emergencies.
• Conduct emergency preparedness training for employees and worker's families.
• Develop a communications plan for emergency response and key personnel.
• Conduct training for employees on physical security precautions.
• Budget for physical security measures.