Normal operations at Seattle and Tacoma campuses; Bothell suspends

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 at 25 of 25: the university speaks for itself, announcing campus operations, citing "UW Bothell has announced" and crediting "Hundreds of UW Facilities personnel".

  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: The University and "UW Facilities personnel" are identified as the source of the operations decision.
  2. present: UW Bothell, UW Facilities and campus crews speak for the university.
  3. present: The notice speaks for the UW, citing "UW Bothell has announced" and "UW Facilities personnel".
  4. present: The UW speaks as sender and credits "UW Facilities personnel" for the clearing work.
  5. present: The UW is the voice, referencing UW Facilities personnel and UW Tacoma announcements.
  6. present: The institution speaks for itself about Seattle campus operations and credits "UW Facilities personnel".
  7. present: The institution speaks for itself, citing "UW Bothell has announced" and "UW Facilities personnel".
  8. present: The University speaks for itself, crediting "UW Facilities personnel" and pointing to UW Tacoma and Bothell pages.
  9. present: Speaks as the university, referencing UW Tacoma, UW Bothell and "UW Facilities personnel".
  10. present: The University speaks for itself and credits "UW Facilities personnel" for the clearing work.
  11. present: The University speaks for itself, citing "UW Facilities" crews and UW Bothell announcements.
  12. present: The UW speaks as sender, referencing "UW Facilities personnel" and UW Bothell announcements.
  13. present: The university speaks for itself, citing UW Bothell announcements and "UW Facilities personnel".
  14. present: The university speaks as sender, citing UW Tacoma, UW Bothell announcements and "UW Facilities personnel".
  15. present: The University speaks for itself, citing UW Facilities and campus operations decisions.
  16. present: The message speaks as the UW, citing UW Facilities crews and UW Bothell announcements.
  17. present: The UW writes as itself, crediting "UW Facilities personnel" and its Seattle campus decisions.
  18. present: "UW Facilities", "UW Tacoma" and "UW Bothell" speak as the institution.
  19. present: The UW speaks, citing UW Facilities personnel and UW Bothell announcements.
  20. present: "UW Facilities personnel" and the campus operations decision mark the university as sender.
  21. present: The message speaks for UW campuses and credits UW Facilities personnel.
  22. present: "UW Facilities personnel" and UW Bothell announcements identify the university as sender.
  23. present: The University writes in its own voice, referencing "UW Facilities" and "UW Bothell" announcements.
  24. present: The UW speaks as the institution and credits "UW Facilities personnel" for the clearing work.
  25. present: "UW Facilities" and "UW Bothell has announced" mark the university as sender.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present at 25 of 25: the hazards are named, "some areas of ice and slush remain", "the threat of falling ice from roofs", and branches that "can also fall".

  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 names "areas of ice and slush", falling ice from roofs, and falling tree branches.
  2. present: Remaining ice and slush plus falling ice from roofs are named.
  3. present: Named hazards include "areas of ice and slush" and "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  4. present: Hazards are named: remaining "ice and slush" and "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  5. present: It names ice and slush plus "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
  6. present: It names ice, slush and "the threat of falling ice from roofs" as the hazards.
  7. present: It names ice and slush hazards plus "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
  8. present: Specific hazards are named: remaining "ice and slush" and "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  9. present: Names remaining "ice and slush" and "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  10. present: It names ice and slush plus "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
  11. present: It names ice and snow hazards, including "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  12. present: It names ice and slush plus "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
  13. present: Named hazards include "the threat of falling ice from roofs" and remaining "ice and slush".
  14. present: The hazard is ice and slush, including "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  15. present: Ice and slush are named, including "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
  16. present: It names ice and slush hazards, including "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
  17. present: The hazards named are remaining "ice and slush" and "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  18. present: It names ice, slush and "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  19. present: Ice and slush plus "the threat of falling ice from roofs" name the hazard specifically.
  20. present: It names ice and slush plus "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
  21. present: Remaining ice and slush plus falling ice from roofs are named as hazards.
  22. present: It names ice and slush plus "the threat of falling ice from roofs".
  23. present: Hazards named include remaining "ice and slush", "falling ice from roofs" and falling tree branches.
  24. present: It names ice and slush hazards plus "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
  25. present: It names ice and slush and "the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus".
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present at 25 of 25: it covers "the Seattle campus", UW Tacoma and UW Bothell, and points to walkways, parking lots and 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 concerns "the Seattle campus" plus walkways, parking lots and garages around it.
  2. present: The Seattle campus, walkways, parking lots and garages are specified.
  3. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking garages and building entrances.
  4. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots and garages, and building entrances.
  5. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots, garages and building entrances.
  6. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots and garages, plus Bothell and Tacoma.
  7. present: Locations include the Seattle campus, walkways, parking lots and garages.
  8. present: It refers to the Seattle campus, campus walkways, parking lots and garages.
  9. present: Covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots and garages, and building entrances.
  10. present: The Seattle campus, UW Tacoma and UW Bothell are all named, along with walkways and parking garages.
  11. present: It addresses the Seattle campus, including walkways, parking lots and building entrances.
  12. present: Campus places are specified: walkways, "parking lots and garages", and building entrances on the Seattle campus.
  13. present: It refers to the Seattle campus, walkways, parking lots and garages around campus.
  14. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots and garages, and the Bothell campus.
  15. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots and garages, and UW Bothell.
  16. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots and garages, plus UW Tacoma and Bothell.
  17. present: Walkways, parking garages and the Seattle and Bothell campuses are specified.
  18. present: The Seattle campus, walkways, parking lots and garages are identified.
  19. present: It covers the Seattle campus, walkways, parking lots and building entrances.
  20. present: It names the "Seattle campus", UW Tacoma and UW Bothell, and walkways and parking garages on campus.
  21. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots, garages and building entrances.
  22. present: Places named include the Seattle campus, walkways, parking lots and garages.
  23. present: It covers the Seattle campus walkways, parking lots, garages and building entrances.
  24. present: It distinguishes the Seattle campus, UW Tacoma, and UW Bothell, plus walkways and parking garages.
  25. present: Locations include "the Seattle campus", walkways, parking lots and garages.
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present at 25 of 25: protective instructions are detailed, to "wear appropriate winter footwear", to "look for cleared paths", and to "use caution walking and driving in parking lots and garages".

  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: People are told to "wear appropriate winter footwear", seek cleared paths, and "use caution".
  2. present: It tells people to wear waterproof boots, look for cleared paths and use caution.
  3. present: It instructs readers to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" on walkways.
  4. present: People are urged to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and to look for cleared paths.
  5. present: Readers are told to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and to look for cleared paths.
  6. present: It urges people to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" on walkways and in garages.
  7. present: Readers are told to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and to "use caution" on walkways.
  8. present: It tells people to "wear appropriate winter footwear", look for cleared paths and "use caution" entering buildings.
  9. present: Instructs readers to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and to "use caution" on walkways.
  10. present: It urges people to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and to look for cleared paths and use caution.
  11. present: It instructs people to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" on paths and in garages.
  12. present: It instructs people to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and to "look for cleared paths whenever possible".
  13. present: It instructs people to "wear appropriate winter footwear", look for cleared paths and "use caution".
  14. present: It instructs readers to "wear appropriate winter footwear", look for cleared paths, and use caution entering buildings.
  15. present: Readers are told to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" in several settings.
  16. present: Readers are told to wear "waterproof boots and soles with proper tread" and to "use caution" on walkways.
  17. present: Readers are told to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" on paths and in garages.
  18. present: It tells people to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" on walkways and in garages.
  19. present: It urges caution on walkways and to "wear appropriate winter footwear".
  20. present: It gives protective instructions: "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" on walkways and in garages.
  21. present: It urges winter footwear, cleared paths and caution in lots and at building entries.
  22. present: Readers are told to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" on walkways and stairs.
  23. present: It instructs readers to "wear appropriate winter footwear", look for cleared paths and "use caution".
  24. present: Readers are told to "wear appropriate winter footwear", look for cleared paths, and "use caution".
  25. present: It urges people to "wear appropriate winter footwear" and "use caution" entering buildings.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present at 25 of 25: timing is stated, operations "normal on the Seattle campus Thursday", with an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." on the Bothell suspension.

  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 is given as Thursday, with an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs.".
  2. present: Thursday and an update at 4:52 a.m. Thurs. anchor the timing.
  3. present: It refers to Thursday and an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs.".
  4. present: It gives "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." and says operations will be normal Thursday.
  5. present: It specifies "Thursday" operations and an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs."
  6. present: It gives "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." and normal operations "Thursday".
  7. present: "Thursday" and "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." provide day and clock references.
  8. present: Timing is given as Thursday operations with an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs."
  9. present: Includes "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." and repeated references to Thursday.
  10. present: An update is stamped "4:52 a.m. Thurs." and operations are set for Thursday.
  11. present: It gives "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." and operations normal "Thursday".
  12. present: "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." and normal operations "Thursday" fix the timing.
  13. present: It states operations are normal Thursday and carries an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs.".
  14. present: It references Thursday operations and an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs."
  15. present: It is scoped to "Thursday" with an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs.".
  16. present: It states operations Thursday and includes an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs."
  17. present: It is dated to Thursday with an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs."
  18. present: "Thursday" operations and an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." give timing.
  19. present: "Thursday" and the "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." establish timing.
  20. present: It sets operations "Thursday" with an "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs."
  21. present: It refers to Thursday operations and a 4:52 a.m. Thursday update.
  22. present: "Thursday" and "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." anchor the timing.
  23. present: "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." and repeated references to Thursday supply timing.
  24. present: Timing appears as "normal on the Seattle campus Thursday" and "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs.".
  25. present: It gives "UPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs." and normal operations "Thursday".
• Impactpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present at 25 of 25: consequences are described, "the threat of falling ice from roofs", clumps that "can fall to the ground below", and floors that "may be 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 cites "the threat of falling ice from roofs" and clumps of ice that "can fall to the ground below".
  2. present: It warns of the threat of falling ice, falling branches and slippery floors.
  3. present: It warns that ice clumps "can fall to the ground below" and floors "may be slippery", naming the harm.
  4. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and floors "may be slippery".
  5. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below, and tree branches can also fall".
  6. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and "floors may be slippery".
  7. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground" and floors "may be slippery", naming harm.
  8. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and floors "may be slippery", naming the danger.
  9. present: Warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground" and floors "may be slippery".
  10. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below, and tree branches can also fall".
  11. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and floors "may be slippery".
  12. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and floors "may be slippery", naming the harm.
  13. present: It warns "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and that floors "may be slippery".
  14. present: It warns clumps of ice and branches "can fall to the ground below" and that "floors may be slippery", stating potential harm.
  15. present: "Clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and slippery floors describe possible harm.
  16. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and floors "may be slippery".
  17. present: It warns "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below, and tree branches can also fall".
  18. present: Falling ice, fallen branches and slippery floors are named as dangers to people.
  19. present: It flags falling ice and branches and floors that "may be slippery", implying injury risk.
  20. present: It warns "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below, and tree branches can also fall", a stated falling hazard.
  21. present: It cites the threat of falling ice and slippery floors, explicit injury potential.
  22. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and branches can fall, a stated danger.
  23. present: It cites "the threat of falling ice from roofs" and warns clumps of ice "can fall to the ground below".
  24. present: It warns that "clumps of ice and snow can fall", branches can fall, and floors "may be slippery".
  25. present: It warns "clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below" and floors "may be slippery".