Homeland Security
The City of Modesto
Police and Fire Departments want to make sure our citizens
are informed and prepared for any emergency that may occur
within our City due to homeland security issues. We are
encouraging the public to talk with their families and have
specific plans in case the National threat level is elevated
to red. We also wish to inform the public of the initial
response by police and fire department's in case of war or a
significant terrorist event.
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Should the
President of the United States upgrade the Country's threat
level to alert status "Red," or in the event of
war or an act of terrorism on American soil, the Police and
Fire Departments will ensure an appropriate measured
response and allocation of resources should the situation
warrant. The citizens of our community need to be assured
that their Police and Fire Departments are prepared to
respond.
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However, unless a
specific, credible threat to our community is conveyed, the
citizens should expect the City of Modesto and all City
services to remain "open" and available to assist
the public. Our citizens should also be reminded that in the
event of war, an act of terrorism, or an upgrade in the
alert status, they should refrain from calling 911 unless of
a true emergency and refrain from unnecessarily tying up
phone lines.
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In the event of a
credible threat to our community, the Police and Fire
Departments will assess appropriate response to the threat
and/or situation. The Police and Fire Departments will
continue their contacts with other government agencies as
well as our community groups. As of this time, we know of no
credible threats to our area.
Citizens should make every effort to go on about their
normal daily lives. Citizens are encouraged to report
suspicious activities to the Police Department.
Our community is one that is very diverse. The Police
Department will take a zero-tolerance approach to any crimes
which victimize individuals from diverse cultures and/or
religious backgrounds. |
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Homeland Security Links
Whitehouse
Homeland Security Site FEMA
- Federal Emergency Management Agency READY.gov American
Red Cross Center
for Disease Control California
Governor's Office of Emergency Services Stanislaus
County Sheriff's Office Stanislaus
County Office of Emergency Services
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Modesto, CA 95354