EAS EAS Event Codes and Area Designations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What EAS event code is used for a Dust Storm Warning?
- DSW (Correct answer)
- DUS
- DWT
- STD
Correct answer: DSW
DSW is the EAS event code for a Dust Storm Warning, indicating dangerous blowing dust conditions that reduce visibility.
Question 2: What EAS event code is used for an Earthquake Warning?
- EQW (Correct answer)
- EAQ
- QKW
- EQK
Correct answer: EQW
EQW is the EAS event code for an Earthquake Warning, alerting the public to an imminent or occurring significant seismic event.
Question 3: What does the EAS event code 'ADR' stand for?
- Administrative Message (Correct answer)
- Advisory Report
- Alert Data Record
- Administrative Directive Release
Correct answer: Administrative Message
ADR stands for Administrative Message, a non-emergency EAS event code used for system tests or informational broadcasts.
Question 4: How does the NWS use EAS Public Zone codes compared to FIPS county codes?
- NWS zones can cover parts of counties or span multiple counties for weather forecasting areas, while FIPS codes are strictly county-based (Correct answer)
- NWS zones and FIPS codes are identical in structure and coverage
- NWS zones only apply to coastal areas; FIPS codes cover inland areas
- NWS zones are used only for national activations; FIPS codes for local ones
Correct answer: NWS zones can cover parts of counties or span multiple counties for weather forecasting areas, while FIPS codes are strictly county-based
NWS uses forecast zones that may split counties or combine portions of multiple counties for weather-specific areas, while FIPS codes align strictly with county political boundaries.
Question 5: What EAS event code is used for a Nuclear Power Plant Warning?
- NUW (Correct answer)
- NPW
- NWP
- NCW
Correct answer: NUW
NUW is the EAS event code for a Nuclear Power Plant Warning, used when an event at a nuclear facility poses a public risk.
Question 6: What does the term 'FIPS subdivision code' refer to in EAS SAME headers?
- A leading digit (0-9) that further subdivides a county into specific geographic portions (Correct answer)
- A secondary FIPS code for municipal subdivisions below the county level
- A code indicating whether the county is urban or rural
- A modifier that adjusts the alert priority level within a county
Correct answer: A leading digit (0-9) that further subdivides a county into specific geographic portions
The subdivision digit in a SAME FIPS code allows an alert to target a portion of a county (such as the northern or coastal section) rather than the whole county.
EAS EAS Event Codes and Area Designations 2
What EAS event code is used for a Dust Storm Warning?