#### EVACUATION WARNING

- • This message is used to encourage the public to be prepared for an evacuation • This message is used to encourage the public to be prepared for an evacuation within approximately two hours, if necessary. People who may have difficulty evacuating due to transportation, medical, or mobility constraints should consider relocating immediately, since they may not have sufficient time if or when an evacuation order is issued.
- • Title / Subject: Alert: Prepare to Evacuate. (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT • Title / Subject: Alert: Prepare to Evacuate. (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION).
- • Text: Prepare for possible evacuation due to (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT • Text: Prepare for possible evacuation due to (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION).
- • Text: This is an urgent message from (INSERT AGENCY NAME). Alert: There has • Text: This is an urgent message from (INSERT AGENCY NAME). Alert: There has been (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) of incident at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION). If you are receiving this message and are within (INSERT AFFECTED AREA) of (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION), please prepare for possible evacuation. Gather other residents, pets, medications, and important papers. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice. If it is safe to do so, please check with neighbors to ensure they are aware of this alert and to see if they need assistance. If it is difficult for you to evacuate due to transportation, medical, or mobility constraints, consider evacuating the area now. A further update will be sent by (INSERT ETA OF NEXT UPDATE) or sooner, if conditions change. (INSERT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION).

#### SHELTER-IN-PLACE

- • This message tells the public it is necessary to shelter in place. This may be • This message tells the public it is necessary to shelter in place. This may be needed in weather events, hazardous material incidents, etc.
- • Title / Subject: Alert: Shelter in place. (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT • Title / Subject: Alert: Shelter in place. (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION).
- • Text: Shelter in place due to (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT INCIDENT • Text: Shelter in place due to (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION).
- • Long Text: This is an urgent alert from (INSERT AGENCY NAME). Alert: There has been a INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION). If inside, remain indoors, close doors and windows, and turn off any heating or A/C. If outdoors, move away from (INSERT AFFECTED AREA) or seek refuge indoors. A further update will be sent by (INSERT ETA OF NEXT UPDATE) or sooner, if conditions change. (INSERT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION).

#### BOIL WATER ADVISORY

- • This message tells the public to boil water before using. It may be needed during • This message tells the public to boil water before using. It may be needed during and/or after a public health, weather, hazardous materials incidents, etc.
- • Title / Subject: Alert: Boil Water Advisory for (INSERT IMPACTED AREAS). • Title / Subject: Alert: Boil Water Advisory for (INSERT IMPACTED AREAS).
- • Text: Boil water due to (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT INCIDENT • Text: Boil water due to (INSERT INCIDENT TYPE) at (INSERT INCIDENT LOCATION).
- • Text: Boil Water Advisory. Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool • Text: Boil Water Advisory. Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice. This Boil Water Advisory applies to (INSERT LOCATION). Routine monitoring on (INSERT DATE) showed inadequate disinfection of your drinking water. Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms, and may pose a particular health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.

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