All articles tagged with #shelter in place
Two drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, causing a limited fire and minor damage, according to Saudi officials. The U.S. mission in Saudi Arabia issued a shelter-in-place order and region-wide travel advisories as tensions with Iran rise following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
After cartel boss El Mencho was killed in Jalisco, violence led to roadblocks and arson, prompting US and UK travel advisories to shelter indoors in areas like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Some international flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were disrupted or rescheduled, though airports remain open and others (Baja California, Quintana Roo, Oaxaca) reported normal operations as authorities coordinate with security forces. Airlines have waived change fees in some cases, and travelers should stay alert and follow local guidance, as the situation can evolve.
A deadly raid against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Puerto Vallarta sparks gun battles and chaos, as U.S. lawmakers warn Americans of risk, the State Department issues shelter-in-place advisories across Mexican tourist areas, and flight cancellations and visa-vacation disruptions leave travelers and their families scrambling to get home with rescue groups monitoring stranded citizens.
Six Seattle Public Schools briefly sheltered in place after unconfirmed reports of ICE activity in the city’s South End. The schools—Mercer International Middle, Cleveland STEM High, Maple Elementary, Dearborn Park International Elementary, Beacon Hill International Elementary, and Aki Kurose Middle—took precautionary shelter-in-place steps (exterior doors locked, movement allowed inside) with SPS Safety and Security on site; no confirmed ICE presence was reported as of the update, and officials continued to verify details. Some shelters may have ended by day’s end while others remained, underscoring a push for clearer protocols and careful information sharing amid uncertainty.
A gas leak from a ruptured 34-inch pipeline in Castaic, Los Angeles County, led to a shelter-in-place order affecting nearly 15,000 residents and the temporary closure of a major highway, causing significant traffic delays. No injuries or explosions were reported, and authorities continue to investigate the cause of the leak.
A natural gas line rupture in Castaic led to a significant explosion, prompting a nearly four-hour closure of the 5 Freeway and a shelter-in-place order for residents, with no injuries reported. The incident caused traffic chaos and a gas smell detected miles away, but the leak was eventually contained and the freeway reopened.
A gas line rupture near Castaic on the 5 Freeway caused a major shutdown, a loud explosion, and a shelter-in-place order for 14,000 residents, but roads have since reopened and no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause, with significant land movement observed near the site.
A UPS aircraft crashed after takeoff from Louisville airport, resulting in at least three deaths, numerous injuries, and a large fireball, prompting shelter-in-place orders and ongoing investigations by authorities.
The campus lockdown was lifted after a false gun report; initially, students were asked to shelter in place while police investigated a suspicious report, but it was later confirmed to be a false alarm.
The U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis are on lockdown due to a reported threat, with authorities responding and urging faculty, students, and staff to shelter in place as the situation develops.
An active shooter was reported at the University of South Carolina's Thomas Cooper Library, but authorities have given an 'all clear' after searching the area; students and staff were advised to shelter in place and stay alert for updates.
A false active shooter report at Villanova University was a cruel hoax, causing panic and a heavy police response, but no injuries or firearms were found, and authorities are investigating the incident as a swatting attack.
Villanova University in Pennsylvania issued an alert for an active shooter on campus, advising students to stay clear of Law School Scarpa Hall and shelter in place as law enforcement responded to the incident. The situation is ongoing, and authorities are investigating.
An active shooter was reported at Emory University in Atlanta, prompting a lockdown and police response. Multiple gunshots were heard, and authorities advised people to shelter in place as law enforcement, including the FBI, responded to the scene near Emory Point CVS. The situation is ongoing, with no confirmed injuries reported yet.
An active shooter incident near Emory University in Atlanta has led to police and FBI response, with reports of bullet holes at the CDC building and ongoing shelter-in-place orders for campus safety.