Security Status Line

By dialing 202-482 -7400 or 1-877-860-2329, you can access the Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB) Security Status Line to ascertain the current Department of Homeland Security’s National Treat Level. If conditions warrant, additional information and or instructions will be disseminated by this call in feature.

 

 

Threat Condition Levels

 

Severe Condition

(RED)

Declared when there is a severe risk of terrorist attacks

 

High Condition

(Orange)

Declared when there is a high risk of terrorist attacks

 

Elevated Condition (Yellow)

Declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks

 

Guarded Condition

(Blue)

Declared when there is a general risk of terrorist attacks

 

Low Condition (Green)

Declared when there is a low risk of terrorist attacks