Emergency Alert Templates
Summary: Copy these templates, fill in your details, and send. Each template follows WCAG 2.2, plain language standards, and Grade 6 reading level.
Ready-to-Use Templates for Accessible Emergency Communication
These templates follow:
- WCAG 2.2 Level AA
- Web Sustainability Guidelines 1.0
- Plain Language standards
- Grade 6 reading level
Available Templates
Evacuation Order Template
Open the Evacuation Order Template
Use it for: Mandatory evacuation orders when residents must leave immediately.
Includes:
- Plain language version
- Easy Read version
- Multi-format distribution (SMS, email, social media)
- Print-optimized version
- Translation notes
Key features:
- Who must leave
- When to leave
- Where to go
- How to get there
- What to bring
- Emergency contacts
Quality Assurance Checklist
Before using any template:
- All placeholder text replaced
- Reading level Grade 6 or lower
- Contact information verified
- Links tested
- Maps accurate
- Translations reviewed
- Print version tested
- Mobile version tested
- Accessibility tested (screen reader)
- Approved by legal (if required)
The Bottom Line
Templates save lives.
They save time.
They ensure consistency.
They incorporate best practices.
Use them. Customize them. Share them.
But most importantly: Test them before you need them.
**Critical:** Print these templates now. Put them in your emergency operations binder. You won't have time to search during a crisis.