Eastern Michigan University has expanded ways to inform people in various emergency situations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert ...

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It's an imperfect system, but Arlington Alert remains Arlington County's go-to way of informing tens of thousands of ...

MCSO Chief Deputy Brian Barkow said the new tool is aimed at preventing accidents and helps protect the public.

If you hear alarms near Michigan State University’s campus on Tuesday, officials say it is likely a drill. MSU’s Department ...

With the new system, teachers are given a panic button they can wear on their lanyard that instantly notifies first ...

Communities are being reminded that millions of phones across the country will ring with a test Emergency Alert at around 3pm ...

CT Alert is a statewide emergency notification system, alerting those who have signed up to the system via cell phone, email, or text message in times of public emergency. Credit: CT Alert This story ...

The test is part of the continuous assessment of the university’s emergency notification protocols and procedures.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Some in the Portland metro area may have experienced a conspicuous buzzing – similar to an Amber Alert – on their phones detailing an emergency alert early Thursday afternoon.