Normal operations on Seattle and Tacoma campuses; Bothell closed

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 university speaks in its own voice, reporting that "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" and that UW Facilities crews have worked since 4 a.m.

  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: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions", naming the University as sender.
  2. present: UW officials and UW Facilities are named as the source of the status.
  3. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the institutional sender.
  4. present: "UW officials" and UW Facilities are identified as the source of the status and the work.
  5. present: "UW officials" and "UW Facilities" are named as the source of the operations decision.
  6. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the university as sender.
  7. present: "UW officials" and "UW Facilities" are identified as the source of the operational decision.
  8. present: "UW officials" are identified as monitoring conditions and the UW issues the operations decision.
  9. present: Refers to "UW officials" monitoring conditions, identifying the institutional sender.
  10. present: "UW officials" are named as monitoring conditions and deciding campus status.
  11. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the University as sender.
  12. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the institutional sender.
  13. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the university as sender.
  14. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the university as the issuing body.
  15. present: UW officials and UW Facilities are identified as the parties monitoring and reporting.
  16. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the university as the source.
  17. present: "UW officials" are named as those monitoring conditions and deciding campus status.
  18. present: "UW officials" and UW Facilities are identified as the source of the status update.
  19. present: "UW officials" and UW Facilities are identified as monitoring and treating conditions.
  20. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the university as the issuing body.
  21. present: UW officials are named as monitoring conditions and making the operations call.
  22. present: "UW officials" are named as monitoring conditions and issuing the update.
  23. present: "UW officials" and "UW Facilities" are identified as the parties monitoring and acting.
  24. present: "UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions" identifies the University as sender.
  25. present: "UW officials" and UW Facilities are named as the source of the operational decision.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The alert names the condition plainly, "During icy weather, there are some areas that may be slippery", so the weather hazard is explicit.

  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: It describes "icy weather" with slippery surfaces as the specific condition.
  2. present: Icy weather with slippery surfaces is the specific hazard described.
  3. present: It names "icy weather" and slippery conditions on campus.
  4. present: The hazard is "icy weather" with slippery walkways and parking areas.
  5. present: The hazard is "icy weather" with slippery surfaces named specifically.
  6. present: "During icy weather" names ice as the specific hazard affecting campus.
  7. present: It names "icy weather" and areas "that may be slippery" as the specific hazard.
  8. present: The hazard is "icy weather" with slippery areas and ice in lots and garages.
  9. present: Names "icy weather" and slippery conditions as the specific hazard.
  10. present: "Icy weather" and slippery surfaces are named as the specific condition of concern.
  11. present: It names "icy weather" and the slippery conditions it creates.
  12. present: "Icy weather" and slippery surfaces are named as the specific hazard.
  13. present: "During icy weather" and icy spots in lots name the specific hazard.
  14. present: The hazard is "icy weather" with slippery areas around campus.
  15. present: "Icy weather" and slippery conditions are specifically named as the hazard.
  16. present: The hazard is "icy weather" with slippery areas around campus.
  17. present: The hazard is "icy weather" with slippery areas around campus.
  18. present: "Icy weather" and slippery conditions are a specifically named hazard.
  19. present: "Icy weather" with slippery areas is the specific hazard described.
  20. present: It names icy weather, saying "During icy weather, there are some areas that may be slippery".
  21. present: Icy weather with slippery surfaces is the specifically named hazard.
  22. present: It names "icy weather" and slippery conditions as the hazard.
  23. present: The hazard is "icy weather" producing slippery walkways and other stated hazards.
  24. present: The hazard is "icy weather" with slippery areas around campus.
  25. present: The hazard is "icy weather" with slippery walkways and parking areas.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25, with no dissent. It scopes the message to "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" and to walkways, parking lots, garages and building entrances.

  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 covers "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" and campus parking areas.
  2. present: The Seattle and Tacoma campuses, walkways and garages are named.
  3. present: It addresses "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" plus parking lots and walkways.
  4. present: Named places include the Seattle and Tacoma campuses, walkways, and parking garages.
  5. present: It names the Seattle and Tacoma campuses, plus walkways, garages and building entrances.
  6. present: It addresses "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" and Bothell.
  7. present: The Seattle and Tacoma campuses, walkways and garages are named as the places concerned.
  8. present: It names the Seattle and Tacoma campuses plus walkways, parking lots and building entrances.
  9. present: Addresses "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" plus walkways and garages.
  10. present: It names the UW Seattle and Tacoma campuses plus Bothell, and areas like parking lots and garages.
  11. present: The Seattle and Tacoma campuses are named, with walkways and parking garages specified.
  12. present: It names the "Seattle and Tacoma campuses", walkways, garages and building entrances.
  13. present: It covers "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" plus walkways and garages.
  14. present: It names the Seattle and Tacoma campuses, plus walkways, parking lots and building entrances.
  15. present: The Seattle and Tacoma campuses, walkways, and parking garages are all located.
  16. present: It addresses "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses", walkways, garages and building entrances.
  17. present: The Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses and campus walkways and garages are identified.
  18. present: It covers "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" plus walkways and garages.
  19. present: Seattle and Tacoma campuses, walkways, parking garages and building entrances are named.
  20. present: It names "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" plus walkways, parking lots and garages.
  21. present: The Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses and campus walkways are identified.
  22. present: It covers "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" and specific walkways and garages.
  23. present: It names the Seattle and Tacoma campuses, plus walkways, parking garages and entryways.
  24. present: It names the Seattle and Tacoma campuses, UW Bothell, walkways, and parking garages.
  25. present: It names "the UW's Seattle and Tacoma campuses" plus walkways and garages.
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. It tells readers to "exercise caution getting to campus", to wear waterproof boots with proper tread, and to check with instructors and supervisors.

  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: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  2. present: Readers are told to exercise caution and to check with instructors if their commute seems unsafe.
  3. present: It says "Please exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  4. present: It instructs readers to "exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors.
  5. present: It tells readers to "exercise caution getting to campus" and wear proper winter footwear.
  6. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  7. present: It instructs readers to "exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  8. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  9. present: Tells readers to "exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  10. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  11. present: It directs readers to "exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  12. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  13. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and "check with instructors and supervisors".
  14. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  15. present: "Please exercise caution getting to campus" and checking with instructors are instructions to recipients.
  16. present: It instructs readers to "exercise caution getting to campus, and check with instructors and supervisors".
  17. present: Readers must "exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  18. present: "Please exercise caution getting to campus" and footwear advice are recipient instructions.
  19. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  20. present: It tells readers to "exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  21. present: It tells people to exercise caution, check with instructors, and use treated paths.
  22. present: "Please exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors are direct instructions.
  23. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and to check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  24. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
  25. present: Readers are told to "exercise caution getting to campus" and check with instructors if the commute seems unsafe.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The post is stamped "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and pegged to operations on "Tuesday, Jan. 14", giving both clock time and date.

  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: It is dated "Tuesday, Jan. 14" with an "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m.".
  2. present: It gives 1:35 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 14.
  3. present: It stamps "1:35 p.m." and names "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  4. present: Timing is explicit: "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and normal operations "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  5. present: It cites "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and normal operations "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  6. present: It stamps "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and covers "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  7. present: "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and "Tuesday, Jan. 14" supply time and date.
  8. present: It gives "Tuesday, Jan. 14" and an "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m."
  9. present: Includes "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  10. present: The update carries "1:35 p.m." and operations are set for "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  11. present: Times are given, including "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  12. present: It carries "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and operations normal "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  13. present: It specifies "Tuesday, Jan. 14" and an "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m.".
  14. present: It stamps the update "at 1:35 p.m." and covers "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  15. present: "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and "Tuesday, Jan. 14" supply date and time.
  16. present: It carries "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and names "Tuesday, Jan. 14" for the operating status.
  17. present: It names "Tuesday, Jan. 14" and an "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m."
  18. present: "Tuesday, Jan. 14" and an "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." supply timing.
  19. present: It gives "1:35 p.m." and "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  20. present: It gives "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and normal operations "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  21. present: It gives Tuesday, Jan. 14 and a 1:35 p.m. update time.
  22. present: It gives "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  23. present: "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and "Tuesday, Jan. 14" give clear timing.
  24. present: It gives "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and "normal Tuesday, Jan. 14".
  25. present: It includes "UPDATE at 1:35 p.m." and "Tuesday, Jan. 14".
• Impactpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. Consequence is stated: some areas "may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", with floors near entrances also flagged as slippery.

  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: It warns that areas "may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", including slippery floors.
  2. present: It says some areas may be slippery and other potential hazards exist.
  3. present: It warns "there are some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist".
  4. present: It warns that "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", stating the risk.
  5. present: It warns "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist" and floors "may be slippery".
  6. present: It states that "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist".
  7. present: The phrase "other potential hazards exist" with slippery floors states possible harm to people.
  8. present: It states that some areas "may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", conveying a fall risk.
  9. present: States that "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist".
  10. present: It says some areas "may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", stating the risk to people.
  11. present: "there are some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist" states the danger to people.
  12. present: It states that "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", conveying risk of falls.
  13. present: It says "there are some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", stating the risk.
  14. present: It states that "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", naming the risk to people.
  15. present: It warns "there are some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist".
  16. present: It states that "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", conveying the risk.
  17. present: It states that "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist".
  18. present: It warns "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", stating possible harm.
  19. present: It warns that "other potential hazards exist" and floors "may be slippery", implying falls.
  20. present: It warns that surfaces "may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", implying falls and injury.
  21. present: It warns some areas may be slippery and other potential hazards exist, stating the risk.
  22. present: It says some areas "may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", stating the risk to people.
  23. present: It warns that areas "may be slippery" and floors near entrances "may be slippery", conveying fall risk.
  24. present: It says "some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist", a stated injury risk.
  25. present: It states "there are some areas that may be slippery and other potential hazards exist".