Safety Precautions
The following are Homeland Security Advisory System recommendations for businesses:

• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities.
• Contact a private security firm for security risk assessment and to determine availability of support reinforcement.
• Contact a voluntary organization you support to determine how you can provide assistance in the event of an emergency.
• Dialogue with community leaders, emergency management, governmental agencies, community organizations, and utilities about disaster preparedness.
• Ensure your emergency communication plan to include the purchase of needed equipment.
• Obtain and review a copy of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected brochure from your local Red Cross chapter. And request a presentation on terrorism in your workplace.
• Develop and review a written emergency disaster plan to address all hazards. Include an emergency communication plan to notify employees of activities: designate an off-site report to location in case of evacuation.
• Develop and review your continuity of operations plan to include designating alternate work facility/location for business.
• Arrange for staff to take a Red Cross CPR / AED and first aid course.
• Check telephone numbers and email addresses in your personal communication plan and update as necessary.