Which of the following is true? Flood warnings:
a) Should not be released until the information is certain
b) Should indicate what the threat is, what action should be taken, by whom and when
c) Are best if they come from a single source
d) All of the above

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Answer :

b) Should indicate what the threat is, what action should be taken, by whom and when

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