Gov. Cuomo is warning North Country residents to be on alert and aware of any potential suspicious activity during the July 4 weekend.

The warning comes on the heels of the recent terror warning issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“We are keenly aware that New York State remains a top target for terrorists,” Governor Cuomo said. “In response to the warning by the federal government, New York State is taking steps to increase monitoring and communication with our local, state, and federal emergency management and law enforcement partners through the holiday weekend. As we celebrate with family and friends this Independence Day, I urge all New Yorkers to not only remember the freedoms that we hold dear, but also remain cautious of their surroundings and learn to recognize and report suspicious activity."

This Saturday through 11 p.m., additional staff will operate the Emergency Operations Center and the New York State Watch Center, the state’s 24-hour hour, seven-day-per-week monitoring point for all state national and international events.

If you observe suspicious activity, remember these important tips: Do not take direct action; do not confront the individual(s); do not reveal your suspicions; do record as many details as possible and notify the appropriate authorities as soon as possible.

Gov. Cuomo urged new Yorkers to remember the following safety tips:

Learn how to spot suspicious activity. It is important to identify individuals with malicious intentions before they are able to cause damage. While preparing for an attack, they may conduct themselves in ways that do not match the usual pattern of activity found within our daily lives, which makes them stand out from others.

Learn the 8 signs of terrorism. Know the routines of your community. Always remain alert and aware of what is going on around you, and take what you see and hear seriously. Share this important information with your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers.

Learn how to accurately describe suspicious behavior. The more accurately you can describe the behavior you observed, the more useful you will be to authorities reviewing the suspicious activity or incident.

Learn how to report suspicious activity. Program the phone numbers of your local law enforcement agencies, and the New York State Terrorism Tips Line phone number – 1-866-SAFE-NYS – into your phone, should you need to use it quickly. You can also report a tip online.