Color Codes? Re: [CVRC] ECNV Special Bulletin - 9/10/02

[Dick Flanagan]

At 11:20 PM 9/10/2002, you wrote:
 >Where can one find a legend on Homeland Security Color Codes?

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/03/20020312-1.html

Low Condition
Green

Low risk of terrorist attacks. The following Protective Measures may be 
applied:
o Refining and exercising pre-planned Protective Measures
o Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or 
agency-specific Protective Measures; and
o Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to 
reduce them.

Guarded Condition
Blue

General risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined 
Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
o Checking communications with designated emergency response or command 
locations;
o Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures; and
o Providing the public with necessary information.

Elevated Condition
Yellow

Significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously 
outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
o Increasing surveillance of critical locations;
o Coordinating emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions;
o Assessing further refinement of Protective Measures within the context of 
the current threat information; and
o Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.

High Condition
Orange

High risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined 
Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
o Coordinating necessary security efforts with armed forces or law 
enforcement agencies;
o Taking additional precaution at public events;
o Preparing to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed work force; 
and Restricting access to essential personnel only.

Severe Condition
Red

Severe risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined 
Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
o Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially 
trained teams; Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems;
o Closing public and government facilities; and
o Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs.

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Dick Flanagan W6OLD OOTC CFII Minden, Nevada
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