The Warning Lexicon: A Multiphased Study to Identify, Design, and Develop Content for Warning Messages

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• Jeannette Sutton; Michele Olson; Nicholas Waugh
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/NHREFO.NHENG-1900

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This article explores how emergency managers can create effective warning messages. It describes a multiphased approach to identify, design, and develop content for these messages. The goal is to make warnings clear and helpful for everyone who reads them. By studying different ways people understand warnings, the researchers aim to improve communication during emergencies or important situations. This helps ensure that people receive the right information quickly and can take action if needed.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Natural Disasters; Health Communication; Emergencies

Institutions: State University of New York, Albany

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