So I was wondering what exactly happens when we go to red alert. This led me to
the Department of Homeland Security home page and this is what I got:
Quote:
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Originally Posted by Gov. Tom Ridge
Severe Condition
Red
Severe risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following may be applied:
Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially trained teams; Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems;
Closing public and government facilities; and
Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs.
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This differs greatly from other stuff I've read. I've heard all sorts of crazy shit about martial law and being executed if you leave your house and the like. Has anyone else heard anything like that?