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State of Alaska Homeland Security

THREAT LEVEL PROCEDURES

LOW

Threat Condition

Critical Facilities Protective Action

State and Local Government Actions

Anticipated Public Response

Definition:  Low risk of terrorism.  Routine security is implemented to preclude routine criminal threats.

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●  Develop emergency response and business resumption plans.

●  Encourage and assist employees to be prepared for personal, natural and technological emergencies.

●  Develop a communications plan for emergency response and key personnel

●  Conduct training for employees on physical security precautions.

●  Budget for physical security measures.

 

●  Identify critical facilities that may need protection.

●  Review Emergency Response Plans.

●  Regularly assess facilities for vulnerabilities and take measures to protect them.

●  Ensure personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or agency-specific Protective Measures.

●  Refine and exercise preplanned protective measures.

●  Conduct training, seminars, workshops and exercises using the emergency response plans.

●  Conduct emergency preparedness training for citizens and employees.

●  Provide emergency preparedness information to employees via paycheck stubs tips, newsletters, articles and posters.

●  Conduct routine inventories of emergency supplies and medical aid kits.

●  Budget for physical security measures.

●  Encourage programs for employee immunization and preventive health care

 

Citizens are advised to:

 

●  Continue to enjoy individual freedom.  Participate freely in travel, work and recreational activities.

●  Be prepared for disasters and family emergencies.  (See DESHS and American Red Cross brochures.)

●  Develop a family emergency plan. (See DESHS and American Red Cross brochures.)

●  Know how to turn off your power, gas and water service to your house.

●  Know what hazardous materials are stored in your home and how to properly dispose of unneeded chemicals.

●  Support the efforts of your local emergency responders (fire fighters, law enforcement and emergency medical service).

●  Know what natural hazards are prevalent in your area and what measures you can take to protect your family.

●  Take a 1st Aid and CPR course.

 

 

 

Guarded                                                                    High

Elevated                                                                    Severe

 

 
 

P.O. Box 5750, Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5750
Phone: (907)428-7000 Fax: (907)428-7009
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