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ARC 1464 (Rev. 8-2002) © American National Red Cross. All Rights Reserved. Please print this document if desired. Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations Neighborhood 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 • Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local governmental authorities • Be prepared to shelter in place/evacuate and assist neighbors who are elderly or have special needs to do the same • Complete recommended actions at lower levels • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities • Check on neighbors who are elderly or have special needs to ensure they are okay. Review disaster plan with them • If a need is announced, contact nearest blood collection agency and offer to organize a neighborhood blood drive • Complete recommended actions at lower levels • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities • Have neighborhood meeting in order to identify neighbors who are elderly or have special needs. Assist them in development of a personal disaster plan and disaster supplies kit if requested. • Complete recommended actions at lower level • Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities • Ask the local Red Cross chapter to offer a presentation called “Preparing for the Unexpected” at an upcoming neighborhood meeting • Have neighborhood meeting to discuss emergency plans and establish a ‘Neighborhood Watch’ • Obtain copies of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure from your local Red Cross chapter and distribute at neighborhood meeting • Promote or arrange for people in the neighborhood to 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)