Homeland Security Actions (Text Only)

First 100 Days of Homeland Security
(April 29, 2003)

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced the launch of the new U.S. VISIT system as he discussed the Department's first 100 days.

Threat Level Returns to Yellow
(April 16, 2003)

Securing the Homeland: Protecting Our States and Cities
(April 8, 2003)

National Threat Level Raised to Orange
(March 17, 2003)
Fact Sheet

Secretary Ridge Speaks to VFW
(March 11, 2003)

Joint Statement of Attorney General John Ashcroft and Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge
(February 27, 2003)

Department of Homeland Security Launches Citizen Preparedness Campaign
(February 19, 2003)

The National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace
(February 14, 2003)

Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets
(February 14, 2003)

Homeland Security Threat Level Changed
(February 7, 2003)
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President Discusses Measures to Protect the Homeland from Bioterrorism
(February 3, 2003)
Fact Sheet: Project BioShield

Ridge Sworn In as Secretary of Homeland Security
(January 24, 2003)

Senate Confirms Ridge
(January 22, 2003)

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Homeland Security Across the Nation
Select your state or territory to see who your Governor has appointed as your state's homeland security contact.

The National Strategy For Homeland Security: Office of Homeland Security .

As President George W. Bush watches, Vice President Dick Cheney swears in Tom Ridge as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in the Cross Hall Jan. 24, 2003.

Last updated: April 29, 2003

The Homeland Security Advisory System is a means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to federal, state, and local authorities and to the American people. More...

• Low = Green

• Guarded = Blue

• Elevated = Yellow

• High = Orange

• Severe = Red

For individuals interested in actions they may take in response to the increased level of threat of terrorist attack: See the Citizen Preparedness Guide or visit the American Red Cross.

The President's Budget for 2003 — the Federal government's first post-September 11 budget — reflects his absolute commitment to achieving a more secure homeland.

• Summary of Homeland Security Budget Priorities

• The President's Homeland Security Policy and Budget Priorities.

• Supporting First Responders

• Defending Against Bioterrorism

President George W. Bush is working to support community-based efforts through the newly-proposed Citizen Corps.

• Learn more about Citizen Corps and how you can help