2008 Terrorism
Current Threat Level
The United States government national threat level Elevated, or Yellow. The U.S. threat level is High, or Orange, for all domestic and international flights. Only small amounts of liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage.
See the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for up-to-date information on items permitted and prohibited on airlines.
Recommended Activities- All Americans should continue to be vigilant, take notice of their surroundings, and report suspicious items or activities to local authorities immediately.
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Everyone should establish an emergency preparedness kit and emergency plan for themselves and their family, and stay informed about what to do during an emergency.
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Department of Homeland Security Press Releases
| Strong Support for National Preparedness Month The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that more than 1,200 national, regional, state and local businesses and organizations have pledged their support and joined the 2008 National Preparedness Month Coalition on July 2, 2008. Sponsored by the department’s Ready Campaign, National Preparedness Month helps to raise awareness and promote action by Americans, businesses, and communities on emergency preparedness. |
| Vice Admiral Johnson Confirmed as Deputy Administrator of FEMA Statement by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Confirmation of Harvey E. Johnson, Jr. as Deputy Administrator of FEMA on Friday, June 27, 2008. |
| Duke Confirmed as Under Secretary for Management Statement by Secretary Michael Chertoff on Senate Confirmation of Elaine C. Duke as Under Secretary for Management for the Department of Homeland Security on Friday, June 27, 2008. |
| Secretary Chertoff's Statement on Murder Suspect Release Jesus Navarro Montes, a suspect in the murder of Border Patrol agent Luis Aguilar, was recently released by a Mexican judge. We are working with a determined Mexican Government and our Department of Justice to seek swift justice for the Aguilar murder. |
| New Orleans Officials Convene in Working Session to Complete Key Projects Major General Douglas O'Dell (USMC, ret.), President Bush’s federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, convened Louisiana state and local decision makers in New Orleans to drive completion of key public infrastructure projects including police, criminal justice and fire facilities the week of June 20, 2008. |
| Over $79 Million in REAL ID Grants Released On June 20, 2008 the Department of Homeland Security announced FY 2008 REAL ID Demonstration Grant awards totaling nearly $80 million. These grants will assist states in improving the security of state-issued driver’s licenses (DL) and identification documents (ID) as required by the Real ID Act of 2005. |
| Commemoration of World Refugee Day Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Commemoration of World Refugee Day on June 20, 2008. |
| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Draft Environmental Impact Statement Issued The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate issued the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Draft Environmental Impact Statement (NBAF Draft EIS) for public review and comment on June 20, 2008. |
| Bulgaria Signs VWP Interim Declaration On June 17, 2008, Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff signed a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) interim declaration with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivailo Kalfin. |
| Secretary Chertoff, Bulgarian Prime Minister's Remarks on Visa Waiver On June 17, 2008, Michael Chertoff and Republic of Bulgaria Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev spoke about the signing of the visa waiver program interim declaration, in Washington, D.C. |
| O' Dell Attends Reconcile Graduation General Doug O'Dell, federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, spoke at a graduation ceremony for students from Reconcile New Orleans' Youth Workforce Development Program on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. The program was developed in 2000 to meet the needs of at-risk youth who had experienced various socio-economic challenges. |
| Statement on Chertoff's Trip to Iowa Secretary Chertoff is traveling to Little Sioux, Iowa on Thursday, June 12, 2008 to meet with Governor Chet Culver and inspect the damage caused by recent floods and tornadoes. |
| O'Dell Attends New Charter School Groundbreaking General Doug O'Dell, federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new state-of-the art Langston Hughes Charter School, saying the new new school is a result of aggressive community leaders pushing for education reform. |
| E-Verify Designated as Employment Eligibility Verification The Department of Homeland Security today designated E-Verify, operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in partnership with the Social Security Administration, as the electronic employment eligibility verification system that all federal contractors must use as required by Executive Order 12989, as amended. E-Verify is a free Internet-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the legal status of new hires within seconds. |
| State of Immigration Address Secretary Chertoff and Commerce Secretary Gutierrez give the State of Immigration Address on June 9, 2008 in Washington, D.C. |
| DHS Announces Improvements for International Entry Process The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today the launch of three initiatives – the Global Entry pilot program, the Passenger Service Program, and an expanded Model Ports Initiative – intended to strengthen customer service at U.S. ports of entry. |
| DHS To Upgrade Homeland Security Information Network The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it is taking steps to enhance its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), providing a secure and trusted national platform for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information sharing and collaboration between federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and international partners. |
| Senate Confirmation of Paul A. Schneider Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff ON senate Confirmation of Paul A. Schneider as deputy secretary. |
| Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic System for Travel Authorization Questions and answers about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a new online system that is part of the Visa Waiver Program. |
| DHS Announces Pre-Travel Authorization Program On June 3, 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Interim Final Rule for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a new online system that is part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and is required by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. |
