EAS EAS Alert Codes and Messages 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the EAS event code 'EAN' stand for?
- Emergency Action Notification (Correct answer)
- Emergency Alert Network
- Emergency Alarm Notice
- Emergency Activation Node
Correct answer: Emergency Action Notification
EAN stands for Emergency Action Notification, the highest-priority EAS code used for Presidential-level national emergencies.
Question 2: Which EAS event code is used specifically for a Tornado Warning?
- TOW
- TOR (Correct answer)
- TWA
- TNW
Correct answer: TOR
TOR is the SAME event code used to designate a Tornado Warning in the EAS system.
Question 3: What event code is used for a Flash Flood Warning in the EAS system?
- FFW (Correct answer)
- FLW
- FFD
- FWA
Correct answer: FFW
FFW is the EAS SAME event code for a Flash Flood Warning, indicating imminent dangerous flooding.
Question 4: What does the EAS originator code 'WXR' represent?
- National Weather Service (Correct answer)
- Weather Radio Broadcast
- Wireless Emergency Radio
- Weather Reporting Station
Correct answer: National Weather Service
WXR is the originator code for the National Weather Service, indicating that an alert was issued by the NWS.
Question 5: Which EAS event code designates a Civil Emergency Message?
- CEM (Correct answer)
- CEA
- CVE
- CME
Correct answer: CEM
CEM is the EAS event code for Civil Emergency Message, used for non-weather civil emergencies such as hazmat incidents or utility failures.
Question 6: What is the EAS originator code for messages from local civil authorities such as police or fire?
- CIV (Correct answer)
- EEE
- PEP
- LOC
Correct answer: CIV
CIV is the originator code for civil authorities, indicating the alert was issued by local, state, or other non-NWS government officials.
EAS EAS Alert Codes and Messages 1
What does the EAS event code 'EAN' stand for?