HIGHLANDS COUNTY

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

6850 West George Blvd.

Sebring, FL 33875

863-385-1112

HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY SYSTEM

HIGHLANDS COUNTY

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

6850 West George Blvd.

Sebring, FL 33875

863-385-1112

OFFICAL STATEMENT

Homeland Security Advisory System: Advisory to the Citizens

Threat Condition: GUARDED (blue)

Guarded Condition (Blue). This condition is declared when there is a general risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the Protective Measures in the previous Threat Conditions, citizens also should consider the following general measures:

· Update their disaster supply kit; Review their household disaster plan;

· Hold a household meeting to discuss what members would do and how they would communicate in the event of an incident;

· Develop a more detailed household communication plan;

· Apartment residents should discuss with building managers steps to be taken during an emergency; and people with special needs should discuss their emergency plans with friends, family or employers.

· Continue normal activities but be watchful for suspicious activities.

· Report criminal activity to local law enforcement.

· Be familiar with local natural and technological (man made) hazards in your community.

· Increase individual or family emergency preparedness through training, maintaining good physical fitness and health, and storing food, water and emergency supplies.

· Monitor local and national news for terrorist alerts.

· Update immunizations.

· Volunteer to assist and support the community emergency response agencies.