Homeland
Security

		Last updated: Jan 9, 2004
		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. More...
		•  Low = Green •  Guarded = Blue •  Elevated = Yellow		•  High = Orange •  Severe = Red
		For individuals interested in actions they may take in response to the increased level of threat of terrorist attack: See the Citizen Preparedness Guide or visit the American Red Cross.

Since September 11th, 2001 the protection of the United States has become an even bigger priority than before. Here you can find the latest in tips on Homeland Security, Threat Advisories and information directly from the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC.

National Incident Management System Information Packet

Bowling Green/Warren County Emergency Services Agreement

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said "credible" information indicated that Al Qaeda wants to stage a "large-scale attack" in the United States. Click here for full story.

Understanding the Homeland Security Threat Level Advisory System

Threat Level Changed to Orange
(May 20, 2003)

The Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the Homeland Security Council, has made the decision to raise the national threat level from an Elevated to High risk of terrorist attack or Level Orange. The U.S. Intelligence Community believes that Al Qaida has entered an operational period worldwide, and this may include attacks in the United States.

WMD First Responder Grant 3 Application
Full Application Packet (.doc format)

State Homeland Security Program Approved Equipment List (.pdf format)