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Homeland Security
Homeland Security Advisory System Threat Level
The Homeland Security Advisory System communicates the threat level to citizens.
It provides the framework to assign a threat level. Factors used to assess the
threat level include:
· Is the threat credible?
· Is the threat corroborated?
· Is the threat specific and/or imminent?
· How grave is the threat?
The U.S. Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Office of
Homeland Security, assigns the threat level. There are five levels: low, guarded,
elevated, high, and severe. THERE HAS BEEN NO SPECIFIC
THREAT TO SOUTH CAROLINA OR THE LEXINGTON/SALUDA COUNTY AREAS.
Response Agency Actions at 'ELEVATED' Threat Level
1. Assess and monitor for vulnerabilities and risk
2. Test communications with designated agencies and jurisdictions
3. Review emergency response procedures and plans
4. Continue public information activities
5. Increase surveillance of critical locations
6. Consider additional security efforts with law enforcement agencies
7. Consider special precautions at public events
Homeland Security Recommendations for Citizens
1. Re-examine your family disaster plan and re-stock your disaster supplies
kit.
2. Establish an alternative meeting place away from your home with family and
friends.
3. Learn more about your child's school emergency notification and evacuation
plans.
4. Develop a family emergency communications plan with updated phone numbers.
5. Identify alternate routes to/from home/school/work and practice them.
6. Be alert to any suspicious activity and contact the proper authorities as
necessary.
7. Exercise caution when traveling.
For more information about how to keep your family and friends safe in time
of disaster, please visit these sites:
Important Link:
· Department
of Homeland Security
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