Posted on 09/15/2008 10:07:52 PM PDT by varina davis
Homeland Security Advisory System
Current Threat Level September 15, 2008 — The United States government's national threat level is Elevated, or Yellow.
The U.S. threat level is High, or Orange, for all domestic and international flights. Only small amounts of liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage. See the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Web site for up-to-date information on items permitted and prohibited on airlines.
There is no credible, specific intelligence suggesting an imminent threat to the homeland at this time. Still, we are closely assessing potential threats and response planning leading into and following the electoral process in 2008 to 2009. Heightened coordination and planning among intelligence community and law enforcement partners is being undertaken solely out of an abundance of caution, and focuses on preventive and preparedness measures for the transition period between administrations.
Recommended Activities All Americans should continue to be vigilant, take notice of their surroundings, and report suspicious items or activities to local authorities immediately. Everyone should establish an emergency preparedness kit and emergency plan for themselves and their family, and stay informed about what to do during an emergency.
Has anyone ever delineated what the thresholds are for raising or lowering the rating?
You can’t lower it. If you lower it and then something happens, you have failed.
If you raise it or keep it the same and nothing happens, you have succeeded.
Is this a change?
It was posted Sept. 15, 2008, so I thought the airline warning was fresh. Who knows for sure?
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