Emergency Alert System

Noun

Meaning

a federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

EAS

Examples

AFSK is also used in the United States’ Emergency Alert System to transmit warning information. Source: Internet

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts. Source: Internet

KWVE-FM is also the primary Emergency Alert System station for the county. Source: Internet

The Emergency Alert System was never activated in the terrorist attacks, as the extensive media coverage made it unnecessary. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

emergency emergency action emergency alarm emergency ambulance emergency announcement emergency application