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# Define a template for emergency notification

# Define a template for emergency notification {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a template with pre-defined information that you can use to send notification
quickly to your users in an emergency.

## Before you begin

Role required: BCM admin (sn_bcm.admin)

## About this task

For example, you can define a template drafting an email information for a particular emergency crisis that might strike a business location or facility specifically.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Business ContinuityEverbridge Notification ConfigurationNotification Templates.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#setup-notification-template-bcm__table_u1t_44f_ppb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the notification template. |
   | Description | Short note about the purpose of the template. |
   | Delivery channels | Communication channels used for sending the notification. |
   | Subject | Title of the notification. |
   | Message body | Introductory text message for the notification. |
   | Foot note | Closing message for the notification. |
   | SMS text | Message sent through SMS. |
   [Table 1. Notification Template form]

   {#setup-notification-template-bcm__table_u1t_44f_ppb}
4. Click Submit.

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