Draft:List of Emergency Alert System events

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{{Short description|Every EAS event, used or not.}}

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This is a list of every Emergency Alert System event, there are 63 currently used events and 80 events total.

= Weather related events =

class="wikitable"

|+

!Event name

!NWR-SAME code

!Event Level

!This is issued when...

!On TV?

!On radio?

!On cell phone?

Air Quality Alert

|None

|Warning

|This is issued when the AQI passes 100.{{Cite web |title=Air Quality Alert |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Air_Quality_Alert |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|Yes (no EAS tone)

|Yes (no EAS tone)

Areal Flood Advisory

|None

|Advisory

|This is issued when minor urban and small stream flooding is expected to occur.{{Cite web |title=Areal Flood Advisory |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Areal_Flood_Advisory |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Possibly

|Possibly

Avalanche Watch

|AVA

|Watch

|This is issued when avalanche conditions are favorable.{{Cite web |title=Avalanche Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Avalanche_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|User Settings

Blizzard Warning

|BZW

|Warning

|This is issued when heavy snowfall and sustained winds are forecast to occur within the next couple hours.{{Cite web |title=Blizzard Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Blizzard_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|Possibly (& user settings)

Coastal Flood Watch

|CFA

|Watch

|This is issued when coastal flooding is possible, and such flooding would cause extreme danger to life and property.{{Cite web |title=Coastal Flood Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Coastal_Flood_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly (& broadcaster choice)

|Possibly (& broadcaster choice)

|Possibly (& user settings)

Coastal Flood Warning

|CFW

|Warning

|This is issued when coastal flooding is happening or is imminent.{{Cite web |title=Coastal Flood Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Coastal_Flood_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|User settings

Dense Fog Advisory

|None

|Advisory

|This is issued when heavy fog is expected to severely decrease visibility.{{Cite web |title=Dense Fog Advisory |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Dense_Fog_Advisory |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|Yes (no EAS tone)

|Yes (no EAS tone)

Dust Storm Warning

|DSW

|Warning

|This is issued when blowing dust is expected to severely decrease visibility.{{Cite web |title=Dust Storm Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Dust_Storm_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|User settings

Excessive Heat Warning

|None

|Warning

|This is issued when a heat index of 105° or greater occurs.{{Cite web |title=Excessive Heat Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Excessive_Heat_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Unknown

|Unknown

|Unknown

Excessive Heat Watch

|EHA

|Watch

|This is issued when conditions for extreme heat are favorable.{{Cite web |title=Excessive Heat Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Excessive_Heat_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Unknown

|Unknown

|Unknown

Extreme Wind Warning

|EWW

|Warning

|This is issued when there will be sustained surface winds of 100 knots or greater within an hour.{{Cite web |title=Extreme Wind Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Extreme_Wind_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Possibly

|Yes

Fire Weather Watch

|FWA

|Watch

|This is issued when conditions for a fire are favorable.{{Cite web |title=Fire Weather Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Weather_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|No

|No

Fire Warning

|FRW

|Warning

|This is issued when there is a major and uncontrollable fire.{{Cite web |title=Fire Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Flash Flood Watch

|FFA

|Watch

|This is issued when conditions for flash flooding in flood-prone areas are likely.{{Cite web |title=Flash Flood Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Flash_Flood_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|On most stations

|Unlikely

|User settings

Flash Flood Warning

|FFW

|Warning

|This is issued when a flash flood is occurring or is imminent.{{Cite web |title=Flash Flood Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Flash_Flood_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Flash Flood Statement

|FFS

|Statement

|A statement-level event means that the event is only issued to give on update about an ongoing event.{{Cite web |title=Flash Flood Statement |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Flash_Flood_Statement |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Possibly

Flood Watch

|FLA

|Watch

|This is issued when odds for a flood are favorable.{{Cite web |title=Flood Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Flood_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Possibly

|Possibly

Flood Warning

|FLW

|Warning

|This is issued when a flood is occurring or is imminent.{{Cite web |title=Flood Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Flood_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Only on Xfinity and Comcast

|Possibly

|Yes

Flood Statement

|FLS

|Statement

|This is issued to give updates about an ongoing flood.{{Cite web |title=Flood Statement |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Flood_Statement |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Yes

|Possibly

Heat Advisory

|None

|Advisory

|This is issued when hot temperatures occur.{{Cite web |title=Heat Advisory |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Heat_Advisory |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|Possibly

|On the FEMA app

High Wind Watch

|HWA

|Watch

|This is issued when there is potential for high winds to occur.{{Cite web |title=High Wind Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/High_Wind_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|On the news

|On the news

|On the news

High Wind Warning

|HWW

|Warning

|This is issued when high winds are about to occur.{{Cite web |title=High Wind Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/High_Wind_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Unlikely

Hurricane Watch

|HUA

|Watch

|This is issued when a hurricane is expected within the next 48 hours.{{Cite web |title=Hurricane Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Hurricane_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|No

|No

Hurricane Warning

|HUW

|Warning

|This is issued when a hurricane is expected within the next 36 hours.{{Cite web |title=Hurricane Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Hurricane_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Possibly

|Yes

Hurricane Statement

|HLS

|Statement

|This is issued to provide updates about hurricane conditions.{{Cite web |title=Hurricane Local Statement |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Hurricane_Local_Statement |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|No

|No

Red Flag Warning

|RFW

|Warning

|This is issued when hot temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds are expected.{{Cite web |title=Red Flag Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Red_Flag_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|No

|No

River Flood Warning

|FLW

|Warning

|This is issued when a river exceeds the banks of the river.{{Cite web |title=River Flood Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/River_Flood_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes?

|Yes

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

|SVA

|Watch

|This is issued when a severe thunderstorm (above 58 mph and/or 1 inch hail) is expected to occur.{{Cite web |title=Severe Thunderstorm Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Severe_Thunderstorm_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Possibly

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

|SVR

|Warning

|This is issued when a severe thunderstorm is occurring or will occur.{{Cite web |title=Severe Thunderstorm Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Severe_Thunderstorm_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Only if it includes the "Destructive" tag

Severe Weather Statement

|SVS

|Statement

|This is issued to give an update on previous alerts regarding severe weather (such as Tornado or Severe Thunderstorm Warnings).{{Cite web |title=Severe Weather Statement |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Severe_Weather_Statement |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Possibly

|Possibly

Small Craft Advisory

|None

|Advisory

|This is issued when wind speeds of 18 knots or higher are expected, or if there are wave heights of 4-7 feet.{{Cite web |title=Small Craft Advisory |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Small_Craft_Advisory |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|No

|No

Snow Squall Warning

|SQW

|Warning

|This is issued when there is low visibility, gusty winds, and heavy snowfall related to a band of heavy snow showers.{{Cite web |title=Snow Squall Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Snow_Squall_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Special Marine Warning

|SMW

|Warning

|This is issued when there are potentially hazardous marine weather conditions.{{Cite web |title=Special Marine Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Special_Marine_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|No

Special Weather Statement

|SPS

|Statement

|This is issued when there are weather events that are noteworthy but not significant enough for a warning.{{Cite web |title=Special Weather Statement |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Special_Weather_Statement |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Possibly

|No

Storm Surge Watch

|SSA

|Watch

|This is issued when there is potential for a storm surge.{{Cite web |title=Storm Surge Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Storm_Surge_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Possibly

|Possibly

Storm Surge Warning

|SSW

|Warning

|This is issued when a storm surge is expected to happen within the next 36 hours.{{Cite web |title=Storm Surge Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Storm_Surge_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Tornado Watch

|TOA

|Watch

|This is issued when conditions for a tornado are favorable.{{Cite web |title=Tornado Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Tornado_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Possibly

|No

Tornado Warning

|TOR

|Warning

|This is issued when a tornado has formed or will move into the area.{{Cite web |title=Tornado Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Tornado_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Tropical Storm Watch

|TRA

|Watch

|This is issued when a nearby cyclone is possible to move into the area within the next 48 hours.{{Cite web |title=Tropical Storm Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Tropical_Storm_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|No

|No

|No

Tropical Storm Warning

|TRW

|Warning

|This is issued when an approaching cyclone is about to make landfall in 36 hours or less.{{Cite web |title=Tropical Storm Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Tropical_Storm_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Possibly

|Possibly

|Possibly

Tsunami Watch

|TSA

|Watch

|This is issued when a tsunami is expected.{{Cite web |title=Tsunami Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Tsunami_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Possibly

|Possibly

Tsunami Warning

|TSW

|Warning

|This is issued when a tsunami is imminent.{{Cite web |title=Tsunami Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Tsunami_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Volcano Warning

|VOW

|Warning

|This is issued when an eruption is happening or imminent.{{Cite web |title=Volcano Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Volcano_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Winter Storm Watch

|WSA

|Watch

|This is issued when conditions for winter storms are favorable.{{Cite web |title=Winter Storm Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Winter_Storm_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Unlikely

|Unlikely

|Unlikely

Winter Storm Warning

|WSW

|Warning

|This is issued when a winter storm is imminent.{{Cite web |title=Winter Storm Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Winter_Storm_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

= Non-weather related events =

class="wikitable"

|+

!Event name

!NWS-SAME code

!Event level

!This is issued when...

!On TV?

!On radio?

!On cell phone?

911 Telephone Outage Emergency

|TOE

|Emergency

|This is issued when there is state or local 911 telephone network outage.{{Cite web |title=911 Telephone Outage Emergency |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/911_Telephone_Outage_Emergency |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

BLUE Alert

|BLU

|Warning

|This is issued when there was a violent or deadly attack on law enforcement and the suspect is on the loose.{{Cite web |title=Blue Alert |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Blue_Alert |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|User settings

Child Abduction Emergency

|CEA

|Emergency

|This is issued when a child has been kidnapped and is at risk of injury or death.{{Cite web |title=Child Abduction Emergency |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Child_Abduction_Emergency |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|User settings

Civil Danger Warning

|CDW

|Warning

|This is issued when there is an imminent threat to civilian population.{{Cite web |title=Civil Danger Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Civil_Danger_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|User settings

Civil Emergency Message

|CEM

|Warning

|This is issued when there is an imminent threat to public safety.{{Cite web |title=Civil Emergency Message |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Civil_Emergency_Message |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|User settings

Evacuation Immediate

|EVI

|Warning

|This is issued when a mandatory evacuation is underway.{{Cite web |title=Evacuation Immediate |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Evacuation_Immediate |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Law Enforcement Warning

|LEW

|Warning

|This is issued when criminal events posing a threat to public safety (jailbreaks, riots, bomb explosions) happen.{{Cite web |title=Law Enforcement Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Law_Enforcement_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Uncommonly

|Uncommonly

|Commonly

Local Area Emergency

|LAE

|Advisory

|This is issued when an event doesn't pose a significant threat to public safety, but can escalate or contribute to more serious events.{{Cite web |title=Local Area Emergency |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Local_Area_Emergency |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

National Emergency Message / Emergency Action Notification

|EAN

|Warning

|This is issued when there is a threat to the entirety of the United States (e.g. threat of a nuclear war).{{Cite web |title=National Emergency Message |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/National_Emergency_Message |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Yes

Nuclear Power Plant Warning

|NUW

|Warning

|This is issued when there was an accident at a nearby power plant.{{Cite web |title=Nuclear Power Plant Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Nuclear_Power_Plant_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Very Likely

|Possibly

Radiological Hazard Warning

|RHW

|Warning

|This is issued when there is a release of a radiological hazard.{{Cite web |title=Radiological Hazard Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Radiological_Hazard_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|Possibly

Shelter In Place Warning

|SPW

|Warning

|This is issued when there is an event where the public would be recommended to stay inside.{{Cite web |title=Shelter In Place Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Shelter_In_Place_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Very Commonly

|Rarely

|Rarely

SILVER Alert

|None

|Warning

|This is issued when an elderly person who is disabled or has a medical condition goes missing.{{Cite web |title=SILVER Alert |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/SILVER_Alert |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Varies by location

|Varies by location

|Yes

= Administrative events =

class="wikitable"

|+

!Event name

!NWS-SAME code

!Event level

!This is issued when...

!On TV?

!On radio?

!On cell phone?

Administrative Message

|ADR

|Advisory

|This is issued when there is updated information about on ongoing event.{{Cite web |title=Administrative Message |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Administrative_Message |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|Possibly (& user settings)

Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System

|NPT

|Test

|This is issued to test the Emergency Alert System.{{Cite web |title=Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Nationwide_Test_of_the_Emergency_Alert_System |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Mandatory

|Mandatory

|Mandatory

Practice/Demo Warning

|DMO

|Test

|This is also issued to test the Emergency Alert System.{{Cite web |title=Practice/Demo Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Practice/Demo_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Broadcaster choice

|Broadcaster choice

|No

Required Weekly Test

|RWT

|Test

|This is issued weekly as to test the Emergency Alert System.{{Cite web |title=Required Weekly Test |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Required_Weekly_Test |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|No

Required Monthly Test

|RMT

|Test

|This is issued monthly as to test the Emergency Alert System.{{Cite web |title=Required Monthly Test |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Required_Monthly_Test |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Commonly

|Commonly

|Commonly

= Defunct/Unimplemented events =

class="wikitable"

|+

!Event name

!NWS-SAME code

!Event level

!This would be issued when...

!On TV?

!On radio?

!On cell phone?

Biological Hazard Warning

|BHW

|Warning

|This would be issued when there is a presence of a biological hazard.{{Cite web |title=Biological Hazard Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Biological_Hazard_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

| colspan="3" rowspan="6" |N/A

Boil Water Warning

|BWW

|Warning

|This would be issued when a contaminant would be found in the water supply.{{Cite web |title=Boil Water Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Boil_Water_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Chemical Hazard Warning

|CHW

|Warning

|This would be issued when a hazardous chemical substance would be present in the area.{{Cite web |title=Chemical Hazard Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Chemical_Hazard_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Contagious Disease Warning

|DEW

|Warning

|This would be issued when an outbreak of a pathogen would happen.{{Cite web |title=Contagious Disease Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Contagious_Disease_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Dam Watch

|DBA

|Watch

|This would be issued when there is a possibly of a dam breaking.{{Cite web |title=Dam Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Dam_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Dam Break Warning

|DBW

|Warning

|This would be issued when a dam break is imminent or happening.{{Cite web |title=Dam Break Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Dam_Break_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Emergency Action Termination

|EAT

|Advisory

|This would be issued when the threat of an Emergency Action Notification would no longer be active.{{Cite web |title=Emergency Action Termination |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Emergency_Action_Termination |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|N/A

Flash Freeze Warning

|FSW

|Warning

|This would have been issued when there is a rapid decrease in temperature (used in Canada).{{Cite web |title=Flash Freeze Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Flash_Freeze_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|N/A

|Certain NOAA Weather radios

|N/A

Food Contamination Warning

|FCW

|Warning

|This would have been issued when a certain food (e.g. lettuce) has been contaminated.{{Cite web |title=Food Contamination Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Food_Contamination_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

| colspan="3" rowspan="6" |N/A

Freeze Watch

|FZA

|Watch

|This would have been issued when there is potential for significant and widespread freezing temperatures.{{Cite web |title=Freeze Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Freeze_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Freeze Warning

|FZW

|Warning

|This would have been issued when widespread freezing temperatures are expected.{{Cite web |title=Freeze Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Freeze_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Iceberg Warning

|IBW

|Warning

|This would have been issued when an iceberg that would be dangerous for marine travel has been confirmed.{{Cite web |title=Iceberg Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Iceberg_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Industrial Fire Warning

|IFW

|Warning

|This would have been issued when a hazardous fire has spread in an industrial area.{{Cite web |title=Industrial Fire Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Industrial_Fire_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

Landslide Warning

|LSW

|Warning

|This would have been issued when a landslide is happening or imminent.{{Cite web |title=Landslide Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Landslide_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

National Informational Center

|NIC

|Advisory

|This would have been issued to give an update on a Emergency Action Notification.{{Cite web |title=National Information Center |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/National_Information_Center |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

|Yes

|Yes

|N/A

Special Marine Watch

|SMA

|Watch

|This would have been issued when there are nearby hazardous Marine weather conditions.{{Cite web |title=Special Marine Watch |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Special_Marine_Watch |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

| colspan="3" rowspan="2" |N/A

Wildfire Warning

|WFW

|Warning

|This would have been issued when a wildfire was occuring or will occur.{{Cite web |title=Wildfire Warning |url=https://emergencyalertsystem.fandom.com/wiki/Wildfire_Warning |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Emergency Alert System Wiki |language=en}}

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