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State of Alaska Homeland Security

THREAT LEVEL PROCEDURES

HIGH

Threat Condition

Critical Facilities

 Protective Action

State and Local Government Actions

Anticipated Public Response

Definition:  Credible intelligence indicates that there is a high risk of a local terrorist attack but a specific target has not been identified.

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Continue all precautions from lower Threat Conditions.

●  Announce Threat Condition HIGH to all employees and explain anticipated actions.

●  Place emergency response teams on notice. 

●  Activate the operations center if required.

●  Monitor world and local events.  Pass on credible threat intelligence to key personnel.

●  Ensure appropriate security measures are in place and functioning properly.

●  Instruct employees to report suspicious activities, packages and people.

●  Search all personal bags, parcels and require personnel to pass through magnetometer, if available.

● Restrict vehicle parking close to buildings.

●  Inspect intrusion detection systems and lighting, security fencing and locking systems.

●  Inspect all deliveries and consider accepting shipments only at off-site locations.

●  Remind employees to expect delays and baggage searches.

 

Continue all precautions from lower Threat Conditions.

●  Announce Threat Condition HIGH to employees and public and explain anticipated actions.

● Control access to government buildings, critical facilities and infrastructure.

●  Erect outside barricades, security checks to deny access to underground parking areas, loading docks and building entrance. 

●  Require identification, sign-in and escorts as required.

●  Restrict threatened facility access to essential personnel.

●  Restrict parking areas located close to buildings or critical facilities.

●  Remove trash containers, dumpsters and mailboxes located near government buildings and facilities.

●  Closely monitor available security and intelligence data from state and local law enforcement agencies.

●  Instruct employees to be especially watchful for suspicious or unattended packages and articles received through the mail service.

●  Inspect buildings and parking areas for suspicious packages.

●  Implement rumor control to avoid public panic.

●  Test communication plans.

●  Secure and regularly inspect all buildings, vehicles, and parking and storage areas for intrusion.

●  Conduct 100% verification of deliveries and restrict shipments.

●  Prepare to execute contingency procedures such as moving to an alternate worksite.

● Identify any planned community events where a large attendance is anticipated.  Consider alternative venue or cancellation.

● Consider off-site mail processing.

In addition to all previously mentioned precautions, citizens are advised to:

 

●  Resume normal activities but expect some delays, baggage searches and restrictions as a result of heightened security at public buildings and facilities.

●  Exercise caution when traveling.

●  Continue to monitor world and local events as well as local government threat advisories.

●  Avoid leaving unattended packages or brief cases in public areas.

●  Inventory and organize emergency supply kits and discuss emergency plans with family members.  Reevaluate meeting location based on threat.

●  Consider taking reasonable personal security precautions.  Be alert to your surroundings, avoid placing yourself in a vulnerable situation and monitor the activities of your children.

●  Maintain close contact with your family and neighbors to ensure their safety and emotional welfare.

Low                                                          Elevated

Guarded                                                     Severe

 
 

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