If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, seek medical advice and care. (INSERT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION).

### Hazard-Specific Templates

#### FLOODING AWARENESS

- • This message is used to tell the public there is imminent flooding in the area. • This message is used to tell the public there is imminent flooding in the area.
- • Title / Subject: Alert: Flooding predicted at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION). • Title / Subject: Alert: Flooding predicted at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION).
- • Text : The National Weather Service is predicting flooding for (INSERT INCIDENT • Text : The National Weather Service is predicting flooding for (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION).
- • Text (Option 1): The National Weather Service is predicting flooding in (INSERT • Text (Option 1): The National Weather Service is predicting flooding in (INSERT LOCATION) within the next 24 hours. Residents who live in this area should be prepared to evacuate at any time. Information on how to prepare to evacuate can be found at (INSERT INFO.).
- • Text (Option 2): This is (INSERT NAME OF AGENCY), reporting a mandatory • Text (Option 2): This is (INSERT NAME OF AGENCY), reporting a mandatory evacuation order for (INSERT LOCATION) due to potential flooding. Take the following protective actions and leave immediately: 1) Gather all family members or other individuals. 2) Gather pets. 3) Gather only essential items. 4) Be sure to take essential medications with you. 5) Turn off all appliances and lights. 6) Lock your home. The evacuation route is: (INSERT EVALUATION ROUTE). An Evacuation Center is open at (INSERT NAME AND LOCATION OF EVAC CENTER). (INSERT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION).

#### HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

- • This message tells the public there has been a hazardous materials incident in • This message tells the public there has been a hazardous materials incident in their area.
- • Title / Subject: Alert: Hazardous Materials Incident at (INSERT LOCATION). • Title / Subject: Alert: Hazardous Materials Incident at (INSERT LOCATION).
- • Text: A Hazardous materials incident has occurred at (INSERT LOCATION). • Text: A Hazardous materials incident has occurred at (INSERT LOCATION).
- • Long Text: There has been a (INSERT SPILL/RELEASE) of a hazardous material at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION). If you are in the vicinity, prepare immediately for possible evacuation. Stay away from the affected area. All others should avoid the area so emergency units can work unimpeded. Follow instructions from local authorities. (INSERT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION).

#### ACTIVE SHOOTER OR ASSAILANT

- • This message tells the public there is an imminent life safety threat due to an • This message tells the public there is an imminent life safety threat due to an active shooter.
- • Title / Subject: Alert : Active Shooter Incident reported at (INSERT LOCATION). • Title / Subject: Alert : Active Shooter Incident reported at (INSERT LOCATION).
- • Text: Active shooter at (INSERT LOCATION). Avoid Area or Run, Hide, Fight. Expect • Text: Active shooter at (INSERT LOCATION). Avoid Area or Run, Hide, Fight. Expect updates.
- • Long Text: This is (INSERT NAME OF AGENCY) reporting an active shooter near (INSERT LOCATION). Avoid the area. If you are near (INSERT LOCATION) take the following protective measures: 1) Go inside immediately and stay there until further notice. 2) Bring pets indoors, but only if you can do so quickly. 3) Close and lock all windows and doors and stay away from windows. 4) Call 911 immediately if you have a true emergency or hear or see any suspicious activity in or near your location. You will be advised when your safety is no longer at risk. (INSERT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION).

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