Homeland Security
Town of Acushnet
Guide to Homeland Security Advisory System
LOW (GREEN) Low Risk of Terrorist Attack |
Develop and maintain a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan that is shared with all departments/ensure that individual department heads understand the specific roles assigned to their departments by the Emergency Response Plan
All departments continue to train personnel in accordance with the responsibilities assigned through the Emergency Response Plan
Identify all critical facilities and potential risk areas and regularly assess for vulnerabilities to attack
Conduct periodic drills incorporating all relevant departments utilizing the Unified Command system with full communications capabilities
PUBLIC RESPONSE: request that residents remain observant and report any occurrences that seems out of place or unusual
GUARDED (Blue) General Risk of Attack |
Complete actions at lower level and the following:
Ensure that the Town emergency communication plan is updated and that the necessary equipment is purchased
Check inventory of all pertinent equipment, address shortcomings
Check communications capabilities between emergency response departments (Police, Fire, EMS, EMA, Health, Public Works, Town Government); address any negative finding
Review and, if necessary, update emergency response plan
Initiate periodic meetings of emergency response departments
PUBLIC RESPONSE: request that residents be alert to any suspicious activity and report it immediately
ELEVATED (Significant Risk of Attack) |
Complete actions at lower level and the following:
Identify additional sources of assistance (personnel, equipment) from surrounding communities
Coordinate emergency response plan with neighboring communications and review appropriate mutual aid agreements
Confirm telephone, cell phone and pager numbers of all personnel in each emergency response department
Develop alternate routes of transit for emergency evacuation
Ensure that all emergency shelters are identified and prepared for use
PUBLIC RESPONSE: residents should be encouraged to take the following actions:
1) Establish an emergency communication plan for your family members in the case you are separated
2) Create a contact phone list with family members, neighbors and necessary medical personnel
3) Maintain a stock of necessary household items such as nonperishable foods, water, flashlights, batteries and a battery operated radio
4) Keep necessary medications on-hand
HIGH (Orange) Severe Risk of Terrorist Attack |
Complete actions at lower level and the following:
Establish weekly meetings of emergency response department heads who will review and update as necessary the emergency response plan
Coordinate with the Superintendent of Schools as to the readiness of the primary emergency shelters, ensure availability of secondary shelters
Coordinate necessary security efforts with Federal, State and local area law enforcement agencies
Ensure that the communication plan is understood/practiced by all appropriate departments
Restrict access to emergency response department to authorized personnel only
PUBLIC RESPONSE: Residents should be alert to suspicious activities and report it immediately, exercise caution when traveling and take additional precautions at public events or when in large gatherings
RED (High): High Risk of Terrorist Attack |
Complete actions at lower level and the following
Daily meetings of emergency response department heads