EAS EAS Alert Codes and Messages

Question 1

What does the EAS event code 'EAN' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Action Notification

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

TOR

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

FFW

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

National Weather Service

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

CEM

Answer

CEM is the EAS event code for Civil Emergency Message, used for non-weather civil emergencies such as hazmat incidents or utility failures.

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