| SEVERE | Definition: a terrorist attack has occurred or credible or corroborated intelligence indicates that one is imminent. Normally, this threat condition is declared for a specific location or critical facility. |
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HIGH |
Definition: Credible intelligence indicates that there is a high risk of a local terrorist attack but a specific target has not been identified. |
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ELEVATED |
Definition: Elevated risk of terrorist attack but a specific region of the United States or target has not been identified. |
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GUARDED |
Definition: General risk with no credible threats to specific targets. |
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LOW |
Definition: low risk of terrorism. Routine security is implemented to preclude routine criminal threats. |