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Homeland Security Advisory System
Threat Level High - Orange

A High Condition is declared when there is a high risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the Protective Measures taken in the previous Threat Conditions, federal departments and agencies should consider the following general measures in addition to the agency-specific Protective Measures that they will develop and implement:

  • Coordinating necessary security efforts with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies or any National Guard or other armed forces;
  • Taking additional precautions at public events and possibly considering alternative venues or even cancellation;
  • Preparing to execute contingency procedures, such as moving to an alternate site or dispersing workforce; and
  • Restricting threatened facility access to essential personnel only.
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