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Emergency Notification Language Templates
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Wireless Emergency Alert Messages
Extreme Heat
90 Character Message – [Agency] Check local media. Extreme heat in this area.
360 Character Message - [Agency] EXTREME HEAT in [location] starting at [time]. Extremely dangerous heat conditions will occur, possibly leading to heat related illness, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. [AVOID/REDUCE/RESCHEDULE] [all/prolonged] outdoor physical activity during the [hottest/coldest] part of the day CHECK [source] for [updates/information] at [info].
Landslide Warning
90 Character Message – [Agency] Check local media. Landslide warning in this area.
360 Character Message - [Agency] LANDSLIDE risk in [location] has increased due to recent [weather/earthquake]. Landslides can occur quickly, causing injury or death, destruction to roads, bridges, and property in affected areas. AVOID area around [location] until further notice BE READY to [evacuate/leave] [location] when advised by local officials CHECK [source] for [updates/information] at [info].
Active Wildfire
90 Character Message – [Agency] Leave area NOW. Wildfire in this area.
360 Character Message - [Agency] WILDFIRE WARNING, [Evacuation Order/Warning] in [location]. Visibility in area will be reduced and roads/evacuation routes can become blocked; if you do not leave by [time], you could be trapped, injured, or killed. CHECK [source] for [updates/information] at [info].
Flood Warning
90 Character Message – [Agency] Avoid travel. Flash flood warning in this area.
360 Character Message - [Agency] FLASH FLOOD WARNING in [location]. Flood waters can move swiftly and rise rapidly. Driving into flooded areas is extremely dangerous and may result in injury or death. IF DRIVING, and floodwaters rise around your car, seek refuge on the roof or abandon the car for higher ground on foot CHECK [source] for [updates/information] at [info].
Hazardous Materials
90 Character Message – [Agency] Shelter in place. Hazardous material release in this area.
360 Character Message - [Agency] A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS release has occurred in [location] at [time]. Exposure may cause difficulty breathing, loss of coordination, burning sensation in eyes/nose/throat/lungs, nausea, and possibly death. IF OUTSIDE [OR DRIVING], go inside the nearest building and into a small interior room CHECK [source] for [updates/information] at [info].