National Threat Levels

Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies
The following Threat Conditions each represent an increasing risk of terrorist attacks.

1. Low Condition (Green). This condition is declared when there is a low risk of terrorist attacks.

 

2. Guarded Condition (Blue). This condition is declared when there is a general risk of terrorist attacks.

 

3. Elevated Condition (Yellow). An Elevated Condition is declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the Protective Measures taken in the previous Threat Conditions,

 

4. High Condition (Orange). A High Condition is declared when there is a high risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the Protective Measures taken in the previous Threat Conditions,

 

5. Severe Condition (Red). A Severe Condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist attacks. Under most circumstances, the Protective Measures for a Severe Condition are not intended to be sustained for substantial periods of time.