EAS EAS Event Codes and Area Designations

Question 1

What EAS event code is used for a Winter Storm Warning?

Accepted Answer

WSW

Answer

WNT

Answer

WIW

Answer

STW

Question 2

How are FIPS codes structured to identify a specific county in an EAS SAME header?

Accepted Answer

A 6-digit code: 2-digit state FIPS + 3-digit county FIPS, prefixed by a subdivision digit

Answer

A 5-digit ZIP code of the county seat

Answer

A 4-character NWS zone identifier

Answer

A 10-digit latitude/longitude coordinate pair

Question 3

What does a FIPS code of '000000' (all zeros) in a SAME EAS header indicate?

Accepted Answer

The alert applies to the entire country (nationwide coverage)

Answer

The alert has no designated geographic area

Answer

The FIPS lookup failed and default area is used

Answer

The alert is a test with no real geographic scope

Question 4

What EAS event code is used for a Severe Weather Statement?

Accepted Answer

SVS

Answer

SWS

Answer

SEW

Answer

SVA

Question 5

Which EAS event code indicates a Volcano Warning?

Accepted Answer

VOW

Answer

VLC

Answer

VWW

Answer

VOL

Question 6

What is the EAS event code for a Local Area Emergency?

Accepted Answer

LAE

Answer

LOC

Answer

LCE

Answer

ALE