Oh, how lovely. A desktop plugin that allows you to have up-to-the-minute updates on the National Threat Level, as published by the US Department of Homeland Security.

Current Status: Yellow (Elevated)

• Develop a family emergency plan. Share it with family and friends, and
  practice the plan. Visit www.Ready.gov for help creating a plan.

• Create an “Emergency Supply Kit” for your household.
• Be informed. Visit www.Ready.gov or obtain a copy of “Preparing Makes Sense,
  Get Ready Now” by calling 1-800-BE-READY.

• Know how to shelter-in-place and how to turn off utilities (power, gas, and
  water) to your home.

• Examine volunteer opportunities in your community, such as Citizen Corps,
  Volunteers in Police Service, Neighborhood Watch or others, and donate your
  time.

• Consider completing an American Red Cross first aid or CPR course , or
  Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course .

• Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated.
• Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities.
• Ensure disaster supply kit is stocked and ready.
• Check telephone numbers in family emergency plan and update as necessary.
• Develop alternate routes to/from work or school and practice them.
• Continue to be alert for suspicious activity and report it to authorities.