The new terror alert system will get rid of the color-coded alert system. (ATVN)

The rainbow spectrum of terror alerts are a thing of the past.

The Department of Homeland Security released a statement Wednesday announcing the official change from the old color-coded terror system.

The new National Terrorism Advisory System will only have two threat levels: “elevated threat” and “imminent threat”. The previous system had a five level alert system. According to the Department of Homeland Security, an elevated threat “warns of a credible terrorist threat” and the imminent threat level “warns of a credible, specific and impending terrorist threat.”

DHS created the NTAS following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the new system on Jan. 27 during the “State of America’s Homeland Security” address. A 90 day transition period began after the address and involved several levels of law enforcement and branches of government.

“The terrorist threat facing our country has evolved significantly over the past ten year, and in today’s environment - more than ever - we know that the best security strategy is one that counts on the American public as a key partner in securing our country,” Napolitano said in the statement.

A sample alert that would be issued to the public was published with the press release. A summary, duration period, detailed description and affected areas will all be included in the alert.

DHS will also encourage citizens to utilize online and social media tools, like Twitter and Facebook, to both keep up to date with the latest terror threats and also in order to help maintain safety by reporting suspicious activity.