Staying Safe and Reporting Threats

Understanding Terrorist Alerts

Everyone plays a part in keeping our country safe. It is important to know if there is a higher risk of an attack and what you should do to stay prepared. The National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) shares these updates. In 2011, they stopped using “color codes” and started using bulletins to give the public better information.

How to get the alerts:

“See Something, Say Something”

The Asheville Police Department wants you to report anything suspicious. Think about your daily routine: going to school, the store, or work. You know your neighborhood better than anyone else. Because you know what is “normal” for your day, you are the best person to notice when:

  • Something is left somewhere it shouldn’t be.
  • Someone is acting in a way that doesn’t seem right.

If you see something that feels wrong, say something! You can learn more about this program on the Department of Homeland Security website.

Ways you can take action

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