Which of the following is NOT listed as able to activate the EAS?

• A. President
• B. Governor
• C. Local Official (Law Enforcement)
• D. Public School Principal

Answer: (D)

Activation authority for the Emergency Alert System is reserved for designated government officials to ensure warnings reach the public quickly and reliably. The President can trigger nationwide alerts, a Governor can activate alerts within their state, and local officials such as law enforcement or emergency management can initiate alerts for their area. A Public School Principal is not listed as an official who can directly activate the EAS; they would coordinate with the appropriate authorities who have that authority. Therefore, the principal is the one not listed as able to activate the EAS.