EAS EAS State and Local Plans

Question 1

What document outlines how EAS is implemented within a specific state, including local monitoring assignments?

Accepted Answer

State EAS Plan

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FCC Master Alert Plan

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Local Emergency Operations Plan

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NOAA Broadcast Plan

Question 2

What does 'SECC' stand for in the EAS organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

State Emergency Communications Committee

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State Emergency Control Center

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Statewide EAS Coordination Council

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State Emergency Communications Commission

Question 3

What is the role of a Local Primary (LP) station in the EAS relay chain?

Accepted Answer

To serve as the first relay point for EAS messages within a local area

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To originate all national EAS alerts

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To monitor NOAA Weather Radio exclusively

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To serve as the FCC's local enforcement agent

Question 4

How many LP (Local Primary) designations typically exist in the EAS hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

LP-1 and LP-2

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LP-1 only

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LP-1 through LP-5

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LP-1 through LP-10

Question 5

Who approves and certifies a state's EAS Plan before it takes effect?

Accepted Answer

The FCC

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FEMA

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The Governor's office

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NOAA

Question 6

Why is NOAA Weather Radio included as a monitoring source in state EAS plans?

Accepted Answer

To ensure weather alerts are received even when other EAS sources are unavailable

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To allow stations to broadcast weather forecasts automatically

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To replace the need for LP-1 monitoring

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To satisfy FEMA's IPAWS integration requirements