Risk of Attack	Recommended Actions
SEVERE	Complete recommended actions at lower levels Listen to radio / TV for current information / instructions Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities immediately Work with local community leaders, emergency management, government agencies, community organizations and utilities to meet immediate needs of the community Determine need to close business based on circumstances and in accordance with the written Emergency Response Plan Be prepared to shelter in place or evacuate if instructed to do so by local governmental authorities Be prepared to work with a dispersed or smaller work force Ensure mental health counselors and materials are available for employees
HIGH	Complete recommended actions at lower levels Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities Review the written Emergency Response Plan to include continuity of operations and media materials on hand Determine the need to restrict access to the business or to provide private security firm support / reinforcement Contact vendors / suppliers to confirm their emergency response plan procedures If a need is announced, contact nearest blood collection agency and offer to organize a blood drive
ELEVATED	Complete recommended actions at lower levels Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities Contact private security firm for security risk assessment and to determine availability of support / reinforcement Contact voluntary organizations you support to determine how you can provide assistance in case of emergency
GUARDED	Complete recommended actions at lower level Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities Establish a dialogue with community leaders, emergency management, government agencies, community organizations and utilites about disaster preparedness Ensure emergency communication plan is updated to include purchase of needed equipment
LOW	Prepare a written Emergency Response Plan to address all hazards Develop an emergency communications plan to notify employees of activities Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan to include designation of an alternate work facility or location of business Review, print and distribute copies of Terrorism: Preparing For The Unexpected and Preparing Your Business For The Unthinkable to all employees and management as appropriate