Elevated Threat Level Definition: Significant risk of terrorist attacks.

The City of San Carlos encourages individuals and businesses to take appropriate actions as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security Terrorist Threat Warning System and the American Red Cross:

Individuals

Elevated — Recommended Actions

• Complete recommended actions at lower levels.
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities.
• Ensure disaster supplies kit is stocked and ready.
• Check telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in your personal communication plan and update as necessary.
• Develop alternate routes to/from work/school and practice them.

Businesses

Elevated — Recommended Actions

• Complete recommended actions at lower levels.
• Announce Threat Condition to all employees and explain expected actions.
• Place emergency response teams on notice.
• Activate the operations center if required.
• Monitor world and local events. Pass on credible threat intelligence to key personnel.
• Ensure appropriate security measures are in place and functioning properly.
• Instruct employees to report suspicious activities, packages and people.
• Search all personal bags, parcels and require personnel to pass through magnetometer, if available.
• Restrict vehicle parking close to buildings.
• Inspect intrusion detection systems and lighting, security fencing and locking systems.
• Inspect all deliveries and consider accepting shipments only at off-site locations.

• Remind employees to expect delays and baggage searches.