All articles tagged with #emergency alert
Verizon reported a nationwide wireless outage affecting data and voice, with engineers investigating and emergency alerts issued in Washington, DC and New York City; other carriers said they were unaffected, and officials urged residents to use alternative communications while the issue is resolved.
Villanova University issued an active shooter alert prompting students and staff to seek shelter and secure their locations, with police responding to the incident on campus; details about victims are not yet available, and the situation is ongoing.
Warren County officials mistakenly sent an emergency alert to the entire county instead of just Deerfield Township residents during a SWAT standoff, prompting residents to stay indoors; the alert was later canceled as the situation was contained.
Pebblebee has updated its Clip location tracker with a new free safety feature that activates a loud siren and flashing light to alert nearby people and notify emergency contacts via the app, functioning as a panic alarm compatible with Apple and Google networks, without requiring a subscription.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning and flash flood alerts for Washington DC and surrounding areas due to severe thunderstorms expected to bring damaging winds, flooding, and the potential for tornadoes, urging residents to take immediate shelter and stay vigilant.
Vance Boelter is the suspect in a series of shootings in Minnesota that resulted in the deaths of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, with other injuries reported. His vehicle was found in Sibley County, prompting a manhunt and emergency alerts, but he remains at large as law enforcement searches the area.
A tornado warning was issued for San Francisco, prompting emergency alerts that urged residents to take cover immediately. This rare weather event in the region caused concern among locals, highlighting the importance of staying informed and prepared for unexpected weather conditions.
A Chinese satellite launch triggered a nationwide emergency alert in Taiwan, causing confusion and alarm as the English portion of the message erroneously translated "satellite" to "missile". The launch came just days before Taiwan's presidential election, adding to existing tensions between the two countries. Taiwan's defense ministry later confirmed it was a satellite, not a missile, and apologized for the oversight in the English language used in the alert. The incident prompted unusual Twitter activity and confusion among the public, with many initially misreading the message.
CNN airs aerial footage of the town of Grindavík in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, which has been on emergency alert due to over 1,500 earthquakes and potential volcanic eruption. The Icelandic Coast Guard provided footage of the damage caused by the earthquakes and recent eruption, highlighting the precarious situation. The government has warned that a major eruption is highly likely.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be conducting a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) for cellphones and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for radio and television today at 2:20 p.m. ET. The test aims to ensure that these systems are in proper working order for potential emergencies. The test will display a message on mobile phones and announce on TV and radio that it is only a test and no action is required. Major U.S. wireless providers will participate, and the test is expected to last for 30 minutes. However, abuse victims are advised to power off their hidden cellphones during the test for safety reasons.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a nationwide test on October 4 at 2:20 p.m., where every phone, TV, and radio in the U.S. will sound an alarm. The purpose of the test is to evaluate the effectiveness of the government's mass communication system during emergencies. Recipients of the alert do not need to take any action, as it is only a test. The alert will be sent in both English and Spanish and will include a unique tone and vibration to ensure accessibility for all. This will be the second nationwide emergency alert test for cell phones and the seventh for televisions and radios.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office in Alabama has issued an emergency missing child alert for 10-month-old Kimberly Latham, who was last seen in the Woodstock/Centerville area. Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff's office or call 911.
A sailor off the coast of Portugal had a terrifying encounter with a pod of orcas when they attacked his boat for 30 minutes. The sailor, with 55 years of experience, set off an emergency alert while the orcas continued to follow and attack his boat. Despite his attempts to stop them, the orcas persisted until a rescue boat arrived. The boat was eventually towed back to shore, where the orcas continued their assault. The sailor believes the orcas were younger and didn't intend to sink the boat.
The National Weather Service has issued an emergency alert following reports of a tornado in north El Paso County. Residents are advised to take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, or move to the closest shelter if outdoors, in a mobile home, or vehicle. Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Black Forest, Monument, and Palmer Lake.
PJM Interconnection, the largest US electric grid operator, has issued a level-one emergency alert due to a heatwave affecting the US, Europe, and China. The company, responsible for power supply in 13 states and the District of Columbia, is asking power plants to operate at full capacity as it faces challenges in sustaining required electricity contingency reserves. High temperatures are driving up the demand for electricity, particularly for cooling systems, putting strain on the power reserves. PJM is preparing for a predicted load of approximately 150,700 megawatts on July 27 and 152,800 megawatts on July 28. Heatwaves, exacerbated by climate change, are causing significant challenges for power grids worldwide.