Union County Health Department

       6 West South Street - Suite
       Liberty, IN 47353
       765-458-5393

 

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Homeland Security Advisory

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Color Codes for Level of Alert to Terrorist Threat

GREEN: Low Condition

bulletRefine and exercise planned protective measures.
bulletEnsure that emergency personnel receive training.
bulletAssess facilities for vulnerabilities and take measures to reduce them.

BLUE: Guarded Condition

bulletCheck communications with designated emergency response or command locations.
bulletReview and update emergency response procedures.
bulletProvide the public with necessary information.

YELLOW: Elevated Condition

bulletIncrease surveillance of critical locations.
bulletCoordinate emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions.
bulletAssess further refinement of protective measures within the context of the current threat information.
bulletImplement, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.

ORANGE: High Condition

bulletCoordinate necessary security efforts with armed forces or law enforcement agencies.
bulletTake additional precautions at public events.
bulletPrepare to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed work force.
bulletRestrict access to essential personnel only.

RED: Severe Condition

bulletAssign emergency response personnel and pre-position specially trained teams.
bulletMonitor, redirect or constrain transportation systems.
bulletClose public and government facilities.
bulletIncrease or redirect personnel to address critical emergency needs.

 

For More Information Contact:

Union County Health Department
6 West South Street - Suite 2, Liberty, IN 47353
Tel: 765-458-5393
FAX: 765-458-5582
Internet: support@uchd.com

 

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