Local area emergency
Type of public warning issued in the United States
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A local area emergency (SAME code: LAE) is an advisory that is issued by local authorities through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in the United States to notify the public of an event that does not pose a significant threat to public safety and/or property by itself, but could escalate, contribute to other more serious events, or disrupt critical public safety services. Instructions, other than public protective actions, may be provided. Examples include: a disruption in water, electric, or natural gas service, road closures due to excessive snowfall, or a potential terrorist threat where the public is asked to remain alert.
Example
WVC039-221900- BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Local Area Emergency WV Kanawha County Relayed by National Weather Service Charleston WV 1229 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026 The following message is transmitted at the request of the WV Kanawha County. A shelter in place remains in effect within 1 mile of the Catalyst Refiners in Institute, including West Virginia State University. This does not include within the St. Albans city limits. Please tune into local news and radio for updates. $$
