As a “precautionary measure,” the government of the United Kingdom raised its national security threat level to severe on Monday, November 15. A threat level of severe means that an attack is highly likely.
The decision was driven by two terrorist incidents in the past month in the United Kingdom. On Sunday, an explosion on a taxi outside a a Liverpool hospital killed one man and injured another.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “It is important that the public remains alert to the threat from terrorism but not alarmed. I urge anyone with information or who suspects any suspicious activity to report it to the police.”
More information about U.K. threat levels is available at the MI5 website.
Actions to Take:
- Stay alert in public places, including schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, and transportation hubs.
- Review travel routes and times to reduce time and place predictability.
- Keep a low profile.
- Be aware of your surroundings including local events.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Report social media threats and suspicious activity to local authorities.
- Monitor local news stations for updates.
