Threatlevel Guidelines

INITIATING EVENT: BLUE – Guarded Threat

Recommended actions when there is a general risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the Protective Measures taken in the previous Threat Condition, and the functional-specific actions taken below, agencies and organizations should:

a) Check communications with designated emergency response or command locations;

b) Review and update emergency response procedures;

c) Provide the public with any information that would strengthen its ability to act appropriately.

Action Code	Function	Recommended Action:	Individual or Family	Community	School	Business	Government
B-1	ONGOING	Continue, or introduce all measures listed in Condition GREEN Advisory as needed.	X	X	X	X	X
B-2	Intelligence and Security	SCREEN – Prohibit access by unauthorized persons.			X	X	X
B-3		BRIEF – Conduct security and safety briefings for key staff as needed.			X	X	X
B-4		OBSERVE - Stay alert to suspicious activity and notify the law enforcement agencies.	X	X	X	X	X
B-5		ASSESS – Practice safe mail-handling procedures.	X	X	X	X	X
B-6	Plans, Operations, Training	REVIEW – Review all plans related to the anticipation of a higher threat level. Implement as appropriate.			X	X	X
B-7		PLAN – Implement security plans appropriate to the facility.			X	X	X
B-8	Logistics, Facilities, Supply, Transportation	SECURE – Keep vehicles locked.	X	X	X	X	X
B-9		MAINTAIN - Check equipment and supplies. Keep vehicles fueled.	X	X	X	X	X
B-10	Communications and Data Processing	EVALUATE – Test communications.	X	X	X	X	X