The text can be used as written or modified to meet local needs. The plan should include an introduction and sections covering authority and references, purpose, situations, operations and control, responsibilities, the continuity of government, administration and logistics, and definitions. Attachments should cover alerts, warnings, communications, damage assessment, emergency medical services, the emergency operations center, public information, evacuation, fire and rescue, hazardous materials, law enforcement, public health, public works, radiological protection, resource management, and social services.