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Terrorism Threat Level: Yellow
May 30, 2003 - Statement by Department of Homeland Security
"The Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Homeland Security Council, has lowered the national threat level from Code Orange or high risk of terrorist attack to Code Yellow or an elevated risk of terrorist attack.
This decision is based upon a number of factors including a review of the intelligence and assessment of threats. The U.S. intelligence community has also concluded that the number of indicators and warnings that led to raising the level have decreased and the heightened vulnerability associated with the Memorial Day holiday has passed.
The lowering of the threat level is not a signal to government, law enforcement or citizens that the danger of a terrorist attack has passed. The U.S. intelligence community remains concerned that Al-Qaida is attempting to exploit our weaknesses and believes that the United States and its interests are still at a significant risk of terrorist attack."
What "yellow" means:
Significant risk of terrorist attacks.
- Increasing surveillance of critical locations.
- Coordinating emergency plans as appropriate with nearby jurisdictions.
- Assessing whether the precise characteristics of the threat require the further refinement of preplanned Protective Measures.
- Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.
Additional information is available from the Department of Homeland Security at www.dhs.gov.
Scottsdale Police will continue to work with the FBI and other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assess and monitor any threats.
Residents should call 911 if they clearly have an emergency. If there is no immediate emergency, residents with any information or concerns should call the department at 480-312-5000.