responseType
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AI-generated Key Takeaways
The <responseType> values within an alert's <info> entity categorize the recommended response to an emergency.
These values, such as Shelter, Evacuate, or Monitor, guide recipients on appropriate actions to take, with detailed instructions provided in the <instruction> element.
AllClear signals the end of a threat, while None signifies no action is necessary.
Although Assess prompts information evaluation, it's not intended for public use, unlike other values designed for broad dissemination during emergencies.
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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