Terrorism Threat Level Defined

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.

HIGH

Definition: Credible intelligence indicates that there is a high risk of a local terrorist attack but a specific target has not been identified.

ELEVATED

Definition: Elevated risk of terrorist attack but a specific region of the United States or target has not been identified.

GUARDED

Definition: General risk with no credible threats to specific targets.

LOW

Definition: low risk of terrorism. Routine security is implemented to preclude routine criminal threats.