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The following table describes the values for the alert <responseType>
enumeration in <info> entities:
| Value |
Description |
Shelter |
The Shelter value alerts recipients to take shelter in
place or according to the <instruction>
element.
|
Evacuate |
The Evacuate value alerts recipients to relocate as
instructed in the <instruction> element.
|
Prepare |
The Prepare value alerts recipients to make
preparations according to the <instruction>
element.
|
Execute |
The Execute value alerts recipients to execute a
preplanned activity defined in the <instruction>
element.
|
Avoid |
The Avoid value alerts recipients to avoid the subject
event as described in the <instruction>
element.
|
Monitor |
The Monitor value alerts recipients to attend to
information sources as described in the
<instruction> element.
|
Assess |
The Assess value alerts recipients to evaluate the
information in the alert message.
Don't use the Assess value in public warning applications.
|
AllClear |
The AllClear value indicates that the subject event no
longer poses a threat or concern, and any follow-on action is
described in the <instruction> element.
|
None |
The None value indicates that no action is
recommended.
|
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Last updated 2025-05-07 UTC.
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