Campus Action Plan for Homeland Security Advisories

In March, 2002, the United States of America implemented the "Homeland Security Advisory System" (see http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/) to provide a comprehensive means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist attacks. This system provides warnings in the form of a set of graduated "threat conditions" that increase as the risk of terrorist threat increases. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee campus will respond as follows for each of the threat conditions:

1. Implement appropriate portions of Campus Emergency Operations Plan. Convene meetings of Emergency Management Policy Team to determine level of campus response.
2. Activate campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as necessary.
3. Implement appropriate staffing plans (including staff recall) within departments and divisions that support the campus response (as outlined in Emergency Operations Plan).
4. Consider cancellation of classes and the release of employees not involved with response to the situation.
5. Control access and implement positive identification checks of all personnel involved in the response. If necessary, issue/create temporary identification or access credentials.
6. Search all suitcases, briefcases, packages, etc. brought into critical facilities.

1. Provide briefings as necessary to members of Campus Emergency Management Team.
2. Ensure all members of Emergency Management Team are available for service. Identify and/or notify alternate members if primary members are unavailable.
3. Communicate via e-mail with all members of the campus community regarding the increased threat level and advise them to take appropriate actions.
4. Identify any planned events where large attendance is anticipated. Consult with event organizers regarding security preparedness and site accessibility and control. Consider recommendations to cancel the event if warranted by the current situation.
5. Limit access points to critical infrastructure facilities (Power Plant, Utility Tunnel, selected I&MT facilities, etc.) to absolute minimum and implement entry control procedures (e.g. positive ID checks).
6. Enforce parking of vehicles away from sensitive buildings.
7. Erect barriers to control traffic flow and facility access, as appropriate.
8. Be alert to suspicious activity and report to the proper authorities.

1. Share pertinent information directly related to threat level with Campus Emergency Management Team.
2. Review campus emergency operations plan. Review contingency and evacuation plans.
3. Meet with appropriate representatives of critical infrastructure facilities (power plant, utility tunnel, I&MT facilities, etc.) to review contingency plans and/or implement increased security measures as appropriate.
4. Remind all employees to be suspicious and inquisitive and maintain heightened awareness of people, vehicles and activities.
5. Advise personnel who handle mail and package delivery to remain vigilant and report any concerns or suspect items.

1. Review all applicable emergency plans.
2. Assess mail handling procedures against intelligence with respect to current security threat level.
3. Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities.

1. Maintain written emergency plans to address all hazards. Disseminate relevant information to campus community members.
2. Continue safe and common sense practices in daily routines.
3. Report suspicious circumstances and/or individuals to University Police

Updated March 18, 2008 by SAK