New York State University Police, Binghamton University

Homeland Security Advisory System

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Homeland Security Advisory System

LOW
Low Condition Green
Low risk of terrorist attacks.

The following protective measures may be applied:

1. Refining and exercising preplanned protective measures
2. Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or agency-specific Protective Measures; and
3. Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to reduce them.

GUARDED
Guarded Condition Blue
General risk of terrorist attacks.

In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the following may be applied:

1. Checking communications with designated emergency response or command locations;
2. Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures; and
3. Providing the public with necessary information.

ELEVATED
Elevated Condition Yellow
Significant risk of terrorist attacks.

In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the following may be applied:

1. Increasing surveillance of critical locations;
2. Coordinating emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions;
3. Assessing further refinement of protective measures within context of current threat information; and
4. Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.

HIGH
High Condition Orange
High risk of terrorist attacks.

In addition to previously outlined protective measures, the following may be applied:

1. Coordinating necessary security efforts with armed forces or law enforcement agencies;
2. Taking additional precaution at public events;
3. Preparing to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed workforce; and
4. Restricting access to essential personnel only.

SEVERE
Severe Condition Red
Severe risk of terrorist attacks.

In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the following may be applied:

1. Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially trained teams;
2. Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems;
3. Closing public and government facilities; and
4. Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs.