Alert status
What this alert message is for, using the same codes as CAP 1.2 (OASIS). Never show anything but 'actual' to the public as a real warning — publishing a test or drill without this field is dangerous, which is why it's required.
Part of the Public warnings and notices profile, used by Alert.
Terms
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
actual |
Actual | A real, actionable alert. |
exercise |
Exercise | A drill. Treat it as practice, never as real. |
system |
System | A message for system or network operators, not the public. |
test |
Test | A technical test. Ignore it. |
draft |
Draft | Not sent yet — an early version. |