[EAS] Mountain Lion Alert

[Sean Donelan]

Again, I defer to local emergency managers whether a public alert is 
neccessary.  I think the Laramie CAP messages were well done.

Assuming a public alert is neccessary, and recognizing its always easier 
with hindsight and away from the incident, are there any improvements to 
the message for next time? Why? Because its easier to copy from a 
template, and modify the template, than writing a completely original 
message.

This also needs to be considered for future "public safety information" 
alert standards by ATIS and the next-generation EAS.

SAME Code: LAE
Event: Local Area Emergency
Category: Safety
Response Type: Shelter
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Duration: 02:00

CMAM Text: Laramie, WY: Wild mountain lion in Labonte Park at 2:15. Do NOT 
approach animal. Avoid Area.

Headline: Wild mountain lion in Labonte Park
Description: The Laramie Police Department has issued a dangerous wild 
animal advisory for Labonte Park in Laramie, Wyoming. A wild mountain lion 
has been seen in Labonte Park heading south at 2:15 p.m. Animal control 
officers are responding to the area.
Instructions: You should keep children and pets inside, and avoid the 
area. Wild mountain lions may attack when sick, scared or threatened. If 
you see the mountain lion elsewhere, do not approach the animal. Report 
new sightings to the Laramie non-emergency telephone number (307) 
721-2526.

New emergency message if new alert area, otherwise follow-up messages for 
existing alerts should use ADR which does not activate WEA. ADR will 
appear in logs and the public alert feed (i.e. social media, etc).

SAME Code: LAE
Event: Local Area Emergency
Category: Safety
Response Type: Shelter
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Duration: 02:00

CMAM Text: Laramie, WY: Wild mountain lion near 22nd & Garfield at 11 p.m. 
Do NOT approach animal.

Headline: Wild mountain lion near 22nd & Garfield
Description: The Laramie Police Department has issued a dangerous wild 
animal advisory for 22nd Street and Garfield in Laramie, Wyoming. At 11 
p.m., the wild mountain lion previously seen in Labonte Park was seen near 
22nd Street and Garfield. Animal control officers are responding to the 
area.
Instructions: You should keep children and pets inside, and avoid the 
area. Wild mountain lions may attack when sick, scared or threatened. If 
you see the mountain lion elsewhere, do not approach the animal. Report 
new sightings to the Laramie non-emergency telephone number (307) 
721-2526.