Main campus water main break and boil-water advisory

To check this alert, Claude Opus 5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

• Sourcepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25: the message attributes the response to "Clemson University officials" and points readers to the official channel "alerts.clemson.edu".

  Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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  1. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as the parties working the problem and issuing updates.
  2. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as working the problem and communicating.
  3. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" names the responsible institution.
  4. present: Attributes the response to "Clemson University officials" working with local utilities.
  5. present: Attributes the response to "Clemson University officials" working with local utilities.
  6. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as working the problem and issuing updates.
  7. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as working the problem and issuing updates.
  8. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" names the issuing institution.
  9. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as working the problem and issuing updates.
  10. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" identifies the institution as sender.
  11. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" names the institution behind the message.
  12. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as the people working the problem and messaging.
  13. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as the parties working the problem and issuing updates.
  14. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" identifies the university as sender.
  15. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" names the responsible institution.
  16. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" names the issuing institution.
  17. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as those working the problem and sending updates.
  18. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" names the issuing institution.
  19. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as working the issue and issuing updates.
  20. present: Attributes the response to "Clemson University officials" working with local utilities.
  21. present: "Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities" names the issuing institution.
  22. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as the ones working the problem and issuing updates.
  23. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as working the problem and issuing updates.
  24. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as working the problem and issuing updates.
  25. present: "Clemson University officials" are named as working the issue and issuing updates.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present by 25 of 25, because the hazard is spelled out as "A water main break" affecting drinking water, with "a boil water advisory is in effect".

  What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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  1. present: The hazard is a "water main break" affecting drinking and chilled water supplies.
  2. present: The hazard is a "water main break" with a "boil water advisory".
  3. present: The problem is specific: "A water main break", with a boil water advisory following.
  4. present: States that "A water main break" is the problem.
  5. present: Names a "water main break" and the resulting boil water advisory.
  6. present: The hazard is specific: "A water main break" with a boil water advisory.
  7. present: It names a "water main break" and a resulting "boil water advisory".
  8. present: The hazard is specific: "A water main break", with a resulting boil water advisory.
  9. present: The hazard is specific: "A water main break" with a boil water advisory.
  10. present: The hazard is specific: "A water main break" with a resulting boil water advisory.
  11. present: The hazard is identified precisely as "A water main break" with a boil water advisory.
  12. present: The hazard is stated as "A water main break" with a boil water advisory.
  13. present: The hazard is precisely stated: "A water main break".
  14. present: "A water main break" is a specific infrastructure hazard, with a boil water advisory attached.
  15. present: The hazard is a specific infrastructure failure, "A water main break".
  16. present: The hazard is specifically "A water main break" with an accompanying boil water advisory.
  17. present: It names "A water main break" as the specific hazard.
  18. present: The hazard is specific: "A water main break" affecting drinking and chilled water.
  19. present: The hazard is specific: "A water main break", with a boil water advisory.
  20. present: Names "A water main break" as the specific problem.
  21. present: The hazard is named as "A water main break" affecting drinking and chilled water.
  22. present: The hazard is concrete: "A water main break" plus a resulting boil water advisory.
  23. present: The hazard is specific: "A water main break".
  24. present: The hazard is specific: "A water main break" affecting drinking and chilled water.
  25. present: "A water main break" is the specific named hazard.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25, since the advisory is scoped to "all main campus buildings" and the disruption is tied to main campus cooling systems.

  Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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  1. present: It specifies "all main campus buildings" and the main campus cooling systems.
  2. present: It specifies "all main campus buildings" as affected.
  3. present: It is located across "all main campus buildings" and main campus cooling systems.
  4. present: Locates effects across "all main campus buildings" and cooling systems.
  5. present: Applies to "all main campus buildings" and the main campus community.
  6. present: It names "main campus" and "all main campus buildings".
  7. present: The scope is "all main campus buildings" and main campus cooling systems.
  8. present: It repeatedly locates the problem at "main campus" and "all main campus buildings".
  9. present: It repeatedly locates the problem in "all main campus buildings".
  10. present: It names "main campus" and "all main campus buildings" as affected.
  11. present: It names main campus buildings and cooling systems as the affected location.
  12. present: It specifies "all main campus buildings" and main campus cooling systems.
  13. present: It locates effects across "all main campus buildings" and cooling systems.
  14. present: It concerns "all main campus buildings" and main campus cooling systems.
  15. present: It is scoped to "all main campus buildings" and the main campus community.
  16. present: It locates effects on "main campus" and "all main campus buildings".
  17. present: It is scoped to "all main campus buildings" and main campus cooling systems.
  18. present: It repeatedly locates the problem at "main campus" and "all main campus buildings".
  19. present: It covers "all main campus buildings" and the main campus community.
  20. present: Scopes it to "main campus" and "all main campus buildings".
  21. present: It specifies "all main campus buildings" and the main campus cooling systems.
  22. present: It specifies "all main campus buildings" and main campus cooling systems.
  23. present: It applies to "all main campus buildings" and main campus cooling systems.
  24. present: It repeatedly locates the problem on "main campus" and its buildings.
  25. present: It names "all main campus buildings" and main campus cooling systems.
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25 in agreement: recipients fall under a boil water advisory and are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu" and official University social media for updates.

  The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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  1. present: A "boil water advisory is in effect" and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  2. present: Readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu" and observe the boil advisory.
  3. present: Readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu" and to observe the boil water advisory.
  4. present: Imposes a "boil water advisory" and tells people to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  5. present: Tells readers a boil water advisory applies and to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  6. present: A "boil water advisory is in effect" plus "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu" direct recipient behavior.
  7. present: Readers must observe the boil water advisory and "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  8. present: It tells recipients a "boil water advisory is in effect" and to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  9. present: It imposes a boil water advisory and tells readers to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  10. present: Readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu" and a boil water advisory applies to them.
  11. present: A boil water advisory is in effect and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  12. present: A boil water advisory is imposed and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  13. present: A "boil water advisory is in effect" and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  14. present: Readers are told to observe the boil water advisory and "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  15. present: A "boil water advisory is in effect" and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  16. present: A boil water advisory is imposed and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  17. present: Recipients are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu" and official channels.
  18. present: A "boil water advisory is in effect" and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  19. present: Recipients are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu" and to follow the boil water advisory.
  20. present: Imposes a "boil water advisory" and tells readers to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  21. present: A "boil water advisory is in effect" and recipients are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  22. present: Readers are told a boil water advisory applies and to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  23. present: A "boil water advisory is in effect" and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
  24. present: Readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu" and a boil water advisory applies.
  25. present: A "boil water advisory is in effect" and readers are told to "Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu".
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25, from "currently affecting" paired with the open ended duration "until further notice", with updates promised as they become available.

  When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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  1. present: Timing cues include "currently affecting" and "until further notice".
  2. present: Uses "currently" and "until further notice" to set timing.
  3. present: "currently", "until further notice", and promised updates supply timing.
  4. present: Uses "currently affecting" and "until further notice".
  5. present: Says the break is "currently affecting" service and the advisory runs "until further notice".
  6. present: Time cues include "currently affecting" and "until further notice".
  7. present: It uses "currently" and says the advisory holds "until further notice".
  8. present: Words like "currently" and "until further notice" establish an ongoing present condition.
  9. present: "currently" and "until further notice" both anchor timing.
  10. present: "currently", "until further notice" and promised updates all mark timing.
  11. present: "currently affecting" and "until further notice" both anchor the timing.
  12. present: "currently affecting" and "until further notice" both convey timing.
  13. present: "currently" and "until further notice" both establish timing.
  14. present: "currently affecting" and "until further notice" mark the timing and duration.
  15. present: It uses "currently" and says the advisory runs "until further notice".
  16. present: "currently affecting" and "until further notice" establish an ongoing situation.
  17. present: "currently" and "until further notice" both place the situation in time.
  18. present: Time cues include "currently", "until further notice", and promised updates.
  19. present: "currently", "until further notice", and "actively working" all mark timing.
  20. present: Uses "currently" and says the advisory holds "until further notice".
  21. present: It says the break is "currently affecting" service and the advisory runs "until further notice".
  22. present: "currently affecting" and "until further notice" both mark timing.
  23. present: "Currently affecting" and "until further notice" both mark the ongoing present.
  24. present: "currently", "until further notice" and "as they become available" convey timing.
  25. present: "currently affecting" and "until further notice" convey timing and duration.
• Impactpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25, because consequences are described: drinking water availability is affected and the community "may notice changes in building cooling efficiency", while "Power service remains unaffected".

  What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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  1. present: Consequences are laid out: drinking water availability, reduced building cooling, and a boil advisory as a safety precaution.
  2. present: Consequences are described: loss of drinking water and reduced "building cooling efficiency".
  3. present: Consequences are described: drinking water availability affected and reduced "building cooling efficiency".
  4. present: Describes consequences: drinking water availability and reduced "building cooling efficiency".
  5. present: Spells out consequences: drinking water availability and "changes in building cooling efficiency".
  6. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability and "changes in building cooling efficiency".
  7. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability is affected and cooling efficiency may change.
  8. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability is affected and "changes in building cooling efficiency" may be noticed.
  9. present: It spells out consequences: lost drinking water, unsafe water needing boiling, reduced building cooling.
  10. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability affected and "changes in building cooling efficiency".
  11. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability affected and reduced building cooling efficiency.
  12. present: It describes effects on drinking water availability and "changes in building cooling efficiency".
  13. present: Consequences are spelled out: loss of drinking water and reduced "building cooling efficiency".
  14. present: Consequences are stated: loss of drinking water availability and reduced building cooling efficiency.
  15. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability affected and reduced building cooling efficiency.
  16. present: It describes consequences: loss of drinking water availability and reduced "building cooling efficiency".
  17. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability affected and a "boil water advisory" in effect.
  18. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability affected and "changes in building cooling efficiency".
  19. present: Consequences are spelled out: loss of drinking water and reduced "building cooling efficiency".
  20. present: Spells out consequences: loss of drinking water availability and reduced "building cooling efficiency".
  21. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability and "changes in building cooling efficiency".
  22. present: Consequences are spelled out: loss of drinking water availability and reduced building cooling efficiency.
  23. present: Consequences are spelled out: drinking water availability and "changes in building cooling efficiency".
  24. present: Consequences are stated: loss of drinking water, reduced cooling efficiency, and a boil water advisory.
  25. present: Consequences are spelled out: loss of drinking water availability and "changes in building cooling efficiency".