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FEMA IS-251: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for Alerting Authorities Answers

1. ____________________________ messages are free-form messages that contain the source of message, description of the hazard/risk, location of the hazard, guidance for protective actions, and time available to act. 
 
 
 
2. WEA messages are limited to ____________________________. 
 
 
 
3. Reporting incidents and/or violations of the Rules of Behavior to FEMA Security is the responsibility of ____________________________. 
 
 
 
4. ____________________________messages are relayed based on the county codes as selected by the alert originator. 
 
 
 
5. The first step in accessing COG-to-COG messaging is to____________________________. 
 
 
 
6. Which of the following is an example of a good alert message? 
 
 
 
7. Which of the following alert messages would be broadcast over a NOAA Weather Radio? 
 
 
 
8. Is the following statement true or false? 
Within a single jurisdiction, multiple agencies may have the authority to issue alerts.
 
 
9. Which of the following should be avoided when writing WEA messages? 
 
 
 
10. ____________________________ can be used during an emergency to prevent errors and reduce delays. 
 
 
 
11. Is the following statement true or false? 
WEA messages should be released to the media immediately after the alert goes out.
 
 
12. Is the following statement true or false? 
Once the MOA process is complete, the COG permissions cannot be changed.
 
 
13. Is the following statement true or false? 
IPAWS provides translation services in order to relay alerts in multiple languages.
 
 
14. Is the following statement true or false? 
COG members must be from the same organization.
 
 
15. ____________________________ are designed to ensure that the American people understand alerts and understand how to respond. 
 
 
 
16. Is the following statement true or false? 
Members of the public have the option to opt out of WEA subscriptions for imminent threat, AMBER, and Presidential alerts.
 
 
17. Which of the following is required to access both public alerting and COG-to-COG messaging? 
 
 
 
18. A COG is established when an alerting authority ____________________________. 
 
 
 
19. Is the following statement true or false? 
A COG may be established at any geographic level sponsored by the appropriate government agency.
 
 
20. If a WEA-capable mobile device is located in the area of an emergency, the device will____________________________.