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

[Lowell Voelker]

Try

http://www.sfasis.org/terrorism/colorcodes.htm

Low Condition Green
Low risk of terrorist attacks.

The following Protective Measures may be applied:
Refining and exercising preplanned Protective Measures
Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or agency-specific Protective Measures; and
Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to reduce them. 

White -- Guarded.   This will signify a continuing general threat of terrorist activity. [Editor's note: the color for this level was changed to blue in the final plan.] From: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/wnt/DailyNews/coloralerts020305.html

Guarded Condition Blue
General risk of terrorist attack

In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
Checking communications with designated emergency response or command locations;
Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures; and
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:
Increasing surveillance of critical locations;
Coordinating emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions;
Assessing further refinement of Protective Measures within the context of the current threat information; and
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:
Coordinating necessary security efforts with armed forces or law enforcement agencies;
Taking additional precaution at public events;
Preparing to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed workforce; 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:
Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially trained teams;
Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems;
Closing public and government facilities; and
Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs.

Lowell Voelker KC6SBJ    Packet Mail Box KC6SBJ-1  on 145.050

On Tue, Sep 10, 2002 at 11:20:36PM -0700, KD7JYK wrote:
> Where can one find a legend on Homeland Security Color Codes?
> 
> Kurt
> 
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> Visit the CVRC Web Site at http://www.cvrc.net

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Lowell Voelker (Penguin Power)
lvoelker@ispwest.com
(KC6SBJ)