The Homeland Security Advisory System is a means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to Federal, State, and local authorities and to the American people.

There are five Threat Conditions, each identified by a description and corresponding color. From highest to lowest, the levels and colors are:


Severe (Red)
High (Orange)
Elevated (Yellow)
Guarded (Blue)
Low (Green)

 
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Homeland Security Advisory System

Source: Department of Homeland Security

Click here to read about the other threat levels.

Online Resources for More Information

Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State of California office of emergency services.

US Department of Homeland Security
The new Federal agency dedicated to protecting America from terrorist attacks and to providing natural disaster assistance.

Ready.gov
This Federal government site contains a wealth of information about preparing for a terrorist attack.