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| Definition: A
terrorist attack has occurred or credible and corroborated intelligence indicates
that one is imminent. Normally, this threat condition is declared for a specific
location or critical facility. |
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Facilities Protective Action |
Continue all precautions
from lower Threat Conditions.
- Announce Threat Condition SEVERE and explain expected actions.
- Deploy security personnel based on threat assessments.
- Close or restrict entry to the facility to emergency personnel only and restrict
parking areas close to critical buildings.
- Maintain a skeleton crew of essential employees.
- Deploy emergency response and security teams.
- Activate Operations Center and send a liaison to the county EOC.
- Maintain close contact with local law enforcement.
- Be prepared to implement mutual aid agreements with government and with other
critical facilities.
- Provide security in parking lots and company areas.
- Report suspicious activity immediately to local law enforcement.
- Restrict or suspend all deliveries and mail to the facility. Emergency supplies
or essential shipments should be sent to and off-site location for inspection.
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| Local
Government Actions |
Continue all precautions
from lower Threat Conditions.
- Announce Threat Condition SEVERE to employees and to the public and explain
anticipated actions that should be taken.
- Deny unauthorized access to critical facilities and infrastructure. Continue
100% inspections of personnel, vehicles and packages.
- Visually inspect the interior and undercarriage of vehicles entering parking
lots and terraces.
- Deploy equipment assets and ensure physical security measures be afforded to
them at critical sites.
- Assemble trained volunteers to include: CERT, COP, ARES and the American Red
Cross.
- Implement Mutual Aid Agreements as required.
- Continue to assess the vulnerability of key assets and facilities. Take appropriate
action to protect them by deploying armed security forces to the sites.
- Cancel or delay unnecessary employee travel and leave.
- Activate the Emergency Operations Center.
- Control release of information to the public and news media.
- Activate public Information Officers or Joint Information Center (JIC).
- Provide security for personnel dispatched to repair or restore damaged facilities
and systems.
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| Anticipated
Public Response |
In addition to all previously
mentioned precautions, citizens are advised to:
- Report suspicious activities and call 9-1-1 for immediate response.
- Expect delays, searches of purses and bags and restricted access to public
buildings.
- Expect traffic delays and restrictions.
- Take personal security precautions to avoid becoming a victim of crime or terrorist
attack.
- Avoid crowded public areas and gatherings.
- Do not travel into areas affected by the attack or is an expected terrorist
target.
- Keep emergency supplies accessible and automobile fuel tank full.
- Be prepared to evacuate your home or shelter in place on order of local authorities.
- Be suspicious of persons taking photographs of critical facilities, asking
detailed questions about physical security or dressed inappropriately for weather
conditions (suicide bomber). Report these incidents immediately to law enforcement.
- Closely monitor news reports and Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio/TV stations.
- Assist neighbors who may need help.
- Avoid passing unsubstantiated information and rumors.
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