Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations for Individuals and Families - Sedgwick County, Kansas Emergency Managment

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Homeland Security Advisory System
Recommendations for Individuals and Families

Risk of Attack	Recommended Actions
SEVERE	Complete recommended actions at lower levels Listen to radio or TV for current information and instructions Contact business and or school to determine status of work and or school 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 Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks
HIGH	Complete recommended actions at lower levels Exercise caution when traveling If a need is announced, donate blood at a designated blood collection agency Take additional precautions at public events
ELEVATED	Complete recommended actions at lower levels Practice your Disaster Plan on the 11th of each month Develop alternate routes to and from work or school and practice them
GUARDED	Complete recommended actions at lower level Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional volunteer training opportunities
LOW	Review and print a copy of Terrorism: Preparing For The Unexpected Develop a Personal / Family Disaster Plan and update as needed Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit and update as needed Prepare a Shelter in Place Kit and update as needed Develop emergency communication plan with family members, neighbors and friends and update as needed Examine volunteer opportunities in your community; choose an agency to volunteer with and receive initial training If not known to you, contact school to determine their emergency notification and evacuation plans for children

Examples of Suspicious Activity Include:

A stranger loitering in your neighborhood or a vehicle cruising the streets repeatedly
Someone peering into cars or the windows of a home
A high volume of traffic going to and coming from a home on a daily basis
Someone loitering around schools, parks or secluded areas
Strange odors coming from a house or building
Open or broken doors and windows at a closed business or an unoccupied residence
Someone tampering with electrical, gas, water or sewer systems without an identifiable company vehicle and uniform
Anything YOU feel is out of the ordinary SHOULD BE REPORTED!

This material was developed by Sedgwick County Emergency Management. Some portions of these suggestions have been based on material provided by the American Red Cross. We gratefully acknowledge them for the portions which they contributed.

Visit the Department of Homeland Security's website to learn more about the Homeland Security Advisory System.