Should the Department of Homeland Security (www.dhs.gov) raise the current threat level, it would seemingly increase to a High Condition (Orange), though it might be elevated to Severe Condition (Red). If this happens, what are American businesses and government agencies to do? The Treadstone Group offers ten measures that should be considered in response to a HIGH threat condition. These tips appear, following the information provided by the DHS below. According to the DHS, \"A High Condition is declared when there is a high risk of terrorist attacks.