ISO 22322


ISO 22322:2022 is an international standard developed by the ISO/TC 292 Security and Resilience committee. It was published by the International Organization for Standardization in 2015.
ISO 22322 provides guidelines for developing and issuing public warnings before, during, and after emergencies. It describes the best methods for issuing a public warning, and guidelines for such warnings.
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.
Risks and consequences of potential hazards are assessed before planning and implementing the public warning system. A severe emergency might necessitate any effective medium to alert people at risk. The standard is applicable to any organization, domestic or international, that is responsible for issuing public warnings.

Scope and contents

ISO 22322 includes the following main clauses:
  1. Scope
  2. Normative references
  3. Terms and definitions
  4. Public warning system
  5. * General
  6. * Design the framework
  7. * Identify public warning objectives
  8. * Implement the public warning process
  9. * Evaluate and improve
  10. Public warning process.
  11. * General
  12. * Hazard monitoring process
  13. * Operational decision-making
  14. * Warning dissemination process
  15. * Human factor considerations
  • Annex A: Relationship between alert and notification in public warnings
  • Annex B: Public awareness

    Purpose

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. Efficient public warning systems facilitate such a response by enabling emergency response organizations to prepare and respond quickly to a developing situation. When time is limited, it is beneficial to have already prepared a method to disseminate a specific message to a large group.
Public warning preparedness is based on two functions: hazard monitoring and alert dissemination. Effective public warning systems based on ISO 22322 serve to prevent panic reactions and allow the public to take necessary action to prepare for an emergency.

Related standards

ISO 22322 is part of a series of documents on emergency management:
This standard was published for the first time in 2015.