Response type
What the public should do, using the same codes as CAP 1.2 (OASIS). This is separate from the free-text instruction so a system can act on it automatically — a phone can override silent mode for 'evacuate' but not for 'monitor'.
Terms
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
shelter |
Shelter | Take shelter now, or as instructed. |
evacuate |
Evacuate | Leave the area, as instructed. |
prepare |
Prepare | Get ready. |
execute |
Execute | Carry out a plan you already have in place. |
avoid |
Avoid | Stay away from the hazard or the area. |
monitor |
Monitor | Keep watching for more information. |
assess |
Assess | Evaluate the situation. Meant for responders, not the public. |
allClear |
All clear | The danger has passed. |
none |
None | No action needed. |