A severe risk of terrorist attacks is indicated by the color ______ by the Department of Homeland Security Advisory System?

A severe risk of terrorist attacks is indicated by the color ______ by the Department of Homeland Security Advisory System?

• A. Red
• B. Orange
• C. Blue
• D. Green

Answer: (A)

Threat level signaling through the DHS Advisory System uses color codes to convey how severe a threat is. The color red signals a severe risk, triggering the highest level of alert and the fullest set of precautions. The other colors represent lower levels of threat—orange for high risk, yellow for elevated, blue for guarded, and green for low. This framework guides responders to heighten readiness, coordinate with law enforcement, and implement appropriate security and preparedness actions when red is in play.

Threat level signaling through the DHS Advisory System uses color codes to convey how severe a threat is. The color red signals a severe risk, triggering the highest level of alert and the fullest set of precautions. The other colors represent lower levels of threat—orange for high risk, yellow for elevated, blue for guarded, and green for low. This framework guides responders to heighten readiness, coordinate with law enforcement, and implement appropriate security and preparedness actions when red is in play.