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<span>“Homeland
Security Advisory System” is the most popular security mechanism of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
It is 5-level, color coded security system that has been developed to warn
the American public about the levels of terrorist threats that has been
detected by the intelligence community.
Level 3 or “Yellow” code indicates that there might be “a significant
threat of terrorist attacks”.
When this code is given, the government agencies increase the surveillance
of the important locations, coordinate emergency planning methods, and
implement plans for contingency and emergency response. </span>
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