[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] [9][10][11] The standard ensures that the public will pay attention to a security alert, take appropriate safety measures, and seek additional information on how to respond to an emergency.
The standard is applicable to any organization, domestic or international, that is responsible for issuing public warnings.
[13] ISO 22322 includes the following main clauses:[14] In the case of major incidents such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks, an effective public response will save lives, mitigate harm, minimize damage, and prevent major disruption.
When time is limited, it is beneficial to have already prepared a method to disseminate a specific message to a large group.
[15] ISO 22322 is part of a series of documents on emergency management:[16] This standard was published for the first time in 2015.