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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234
 
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Date: January 9, 2004
To: Chief Executive Officers of Colleges, Universities and Non-Degree Granting Proprietary Schools In New York State, Chief Academic Officers of Colleges and Universities In New York State
From: Johanna Duncan-Poitier
Subject: Homeland Security – Yellow Alert

New York State is now at a Yellow Alert Level (Elevated). New York City remains at Orange Alert (High).

All New York State colleges, universities and non-degree granting proprietary schools outside of New York City should maintain security precautions and situational awareness in accordance with the recommendations for the Yellow Alert Level, summarized below. Institutions in New York City should continue to maintain security at Orange Level 2.
 

Orange Level 2 (New York City)
  •  Increase surveillance
     
  • Consider restricting parking near building
     
  • Review building use permits
     
  • Confer with authorities for further action
     
  • Consider postponing field trips to certain locations
     
  • Heightened scrutiny of off-campus activities
     
  • Limit access to facilities
     
  • Review facility use
Yellow (Outside NYC)
  • Increase surveillance
     
  • Consider restricting parking near building
     
  • Review building use permits
     
  • Confer with authorities for further action

For institutions planning student trips, overseas travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State are available at http://travel.state.gov/ .

If you see something unusual or suspicious, please contact the State's counter-terrorism tips line at 1-866-SAFE-NYS or in New York City, call the NYPD at 1-888-NYC SAFE.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Joseph Frey at (518) 486-3633 or by e-mail at jfrey@mail.nysed.gov .
 

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