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ARC 1462 (Rev. 8- 2002) © American National Red Cross. All Rights Reserved. Please print this document if desired. Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations Individual Risk of Attack Recommended Actions • Complete recommended actions at lower levels • Listen to radio/TV for current information/instructions • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities immediately • Contact business to determine status of work day • Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local governmental authorities • Be prepared to shelter in place or evacuate if instructed to do so by local governmental authorities • Provide volunteer services only as requested • Complete recommended actions at lower levels • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities • Review your personal disaster plan • Exercise caution when traveling • Have shelter in place materials on hand and review procedure in Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure • If a need is announced, donate blood at designated blood collection center • Prior to volunteering, contact agency to determine their needs • Complete recommended actions at lower levels • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities • Ensure disaster supplies kit is stocked and ready • Check telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in your personal communication plan and update as necessary • Develop alternate routes to/from work/school and practice them • Continue to provide volunteer services • Complete recommended actions at lower level • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities • Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated • Develop emergency communication plan with family/neighbors/friends • Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional volunteer training opportunities • Obtain copy of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure from your local Red Cross chapter • Develop a personal disaster plan and disaster supplies kit using Red Cross brochures Your Family Disaster Plan and Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit • Examine volunteer opportunities in you community; choose an agency to volunteer with and receive initial training • Take a Red Cross CPR/AED and first aid course Your local American Red Cross chapter has materials available to assist you in developing preparedness capabilities. HIGH (Orange) ELEVATED (Yellow) GUARDED (Blue) SEVERE (Red) LOW (Green)