[EAS] Questionable EAS Activation

[Adrienne Abbott]

All--

What would you do if your station received this EAS activation? This was
issued last night and carried by multiple stations. The county name and
station information has been changed to protect the innocent. 

 

Matched filter CDW, Received from CAP. Queued 05/13/20 18:24:36. Automatic
Relay. Alert ready 05/13/20 18:24:39.

 

CAP Text: The Civil Authorities have issued a Civil Danger Warning for
Bullfrog County beginning at 6:24 pm and ending at 6:39 pm (fromcap). Hi,
This is Dr. Stringham with a message about Coronavirus for all residents
Bullfrog County. This is not an emergency, and I apologize for calling you
directly, but we are realizing that some people have not received
information critical to help stop the spread of the virus in our
community.Each of us has the power to end Coronavirus so we can all get back
on with our lives.Most patients are infected by people they know
well-usually by family members and friends.It is critical that you avoid
parties, visits, and other gatherings-because bringing others into close
proximity is dangerous.Coronavirus can be spread by people who have no
symptoms, which is why it's critical to remain at least six feet from all
other people even if they look and feel well.If you live with others, be
sure to remain at least six feet away from them. Children should not be
cared for in places where children from other households will be.Coronavirus
usually causes a cough, fever, and shortness of breath. But it can also
present in other ways-like sinus pressures, nausea, vomiting, dirarrhea or
body aches.If you feel poorly, call the hospital for testing instructions
immediately before anyone else is exposed. If you have any unexplained
symptoms, get tested and stop all contact with others.Please stay at least
six feet from others at all times, wear a mask in public, and wash your
hands before touching your face.

 

It's not an emergency but it's being issued as an EAS activation and now
stations are asking why...what's an EAS Chair to do? 

Adrienne

Adrienne Abbott, W6BCY

Nevada EAS Chair