08/05/2026
We are excited to share a new resource designed to improve emergency communications: a database of 284 pre-scripted message templates in English and Spanish. Developed using best practices and federal guidelines, these templates can support clear, effective, and timely public warnings during emergencies and disasters.
This database was created by multilingual undergraduate and graduate students as part of the Spring 2026 Latin American and Caribbean Studies course on Language Access Planning for Emergencies and Disasters at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It was produced in collaboration with staff and faculty from the Building Integrated Communities initiative and reviewed by tilde Language Justice Collaborative.
Available in pdf and excel formats at https://migration.unc.edu/language-access-resources/ under the "Disaster Response and Language Access" tab!