# AlertScope

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** Google only publishes alerts that have an `<AlertScope>` enumeration value of `Public`.

The following table describes the values for the `<AlertScope>` enumeration in
`<alert>` entities:

| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| `Public` | The `Public` value indicates that the alert is for general dissemination to unrestricted audiences. |
| `Restricted` | The `Restricted` value indicates that the alert is for dissemination only to users with a known operational requirement. |
| `Private` | The `Private` value indicates that the alert is for dissemination only to specific addresses. |