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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Active shooter reported at Emory University in Atlanta, authorities say
Emory College of Arts and Sciences, in Atlanta is seen in the image. (Emory University) ATLANTA — Police were responding Friday to a report of an active shooter on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, near the entrance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta police did not immediately say whether anyone was injured in the shooting. The university warned students and others on the campus to shelter in place. The university told students to 'RUN, HIDE, FIGHT' and avoid the area, according to the alert. Atlanta police said they were responding to reports of an active shooter. Staff at a deli near campus locked the doors and hunkered down inside. Brandy Giraldo, General Muir's chief operating officer, said staffers inside heard a string of gunshots. 'It sounded like fireworks going off, one right after the other,' she said. This is a breaking news update. More to come.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
Active shooter reported on campus of Emory University in Atlanta
Emory University in Atlanta announced an active shooter was on its campus on Friday afternoon. Students were urged to avoid the area of Emory Point. "Active shooter on Atlanta campus near Emory Point," Emory College of Arts & Sciences posted to its X account. "RUN. HIDE. FIGHT." Emory College of Arts and Sciences, the primary undergraduate division of Emory University, has more than 5,700 students. The Emory University Police Department, DeKalb Police Department and DeKalb County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital. This is a breaking story. Please check back for updates.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Brits urged to prepare for 'one of the biggest public safety exercises in UK history' as Labour oversees fresh test of emergency alert system
Brits are being urged to prepare for 'one of the biggest public safety exercises' in UK history as ministers oversee a fresh test of the country's emergency alert system. At around 3pm on Sunday 7 September, millions of phones will vibrate and make a siren sound for around 10 seconds as Brits receive a text of fewer than 100 words. It will assure the public that they 'do not need to take any action' and include a message in both English and Welsh. The Government has previously used the emergency alert system for real on five occasions, including in January to warn people in Scotland and Northern Ireland about Storm Eowyn. Approximately 3.5 million people across Wales and south-west England received an alert during Storm Darragh last December. And a 500kg unexploded Second World War bomb found in a Plymouth back garden triggered a warning in February 2024. Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said mobile phone alerts could save lives during raging storms or when wildfires break out. 'Just like the fire alarm in your house, it's important we test the system so that we know it will work if we need it,' the Cabinet minister said. Mr McFadden added: 'This test will be one of the biggest public safety exercises in our nation's history. 'Mark the date, spread the word and take a moment to think about how you would respond in a real emergency.' The Government has been carrying out a public awareness campaign to ensure people know when the test is taking place, including those facing domestic abuse who may have hidden phones. In addition to vibrations and a noise, mobile phone users will receive a message. It will read: 'This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a UK Government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby. 'You do not need to take any action. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. 'Find simple and effective advice on how to prepare for emergencies at 'Visit for more information or to view this message in Welsh. Ewch i am ragor o wybodaeth neu i weld y neges hon yn y Gymraeg.'
The Verge
14-07-2025
- The Verge
Pebblebee's AirTag alternative now doubles as a panic alarm
Pebblebee has announced a new personal safety feature for its Clip location tracker that's compatible with both Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub network. Alert is being introduced as a free update to the Pebblebee app today, and the company says it will work with current and future versions of the Clip without requiring a subscription fee. Pressing a button on the tracker will activate a loud siren and flashing light to alert anyone nearby that you're in trouble, while also triggering the app to send a notification to an emergency contact. Activating the Alert feature requires you to rapidly press the Clip's button several times, ensuring that random bumps won't trigger it accidentally. Unlike the sounds that the tracker emits when you're trying to locate it, the 97-decibel siren has a more urgent tone so that it's immediately obvious to those around you that there's a problem. Through the Pebblebee app, you can set up a 'Safety Circle' consisting of one trusted contact, who will receive an SMS message when the Alert feature has been activated. The emergency message includes a secure link to the location where the alert was triggered, which can be viewed in a browser so that your contacts don't need to have the Pebblebee app installed. The company says it plans to expand the Safety Circle to multiple contacts 'in the near future,' with continuous live location tracking being a feature on its 'product roadmap.' The tracker's siren and flashing light will continue for up to a minute, but should it be triggered accidentally, or if the problem resolves itself quickly, the alert can be canceled by rapidly pressing the button again or using a single long press. When canceled manually, your Safety Circle contact will receive another message letting them know it was deliberately stopped. To ensure you know how to use the feature ahead of time so you can reliably activate Alert during a real emergency the Pebblebee app includes a test mode allowing you to practice rapidly pressing the button without alerting your Safety Circle contact. The new feature is comparable to the SOS Alert that was introduced by Pebblebee's competitor, Tile, last September. However, while Tile's SOS Alert can contact multiple people and even let you have Life360's emergency dispatch center call an ambulance, it requires a subscription that starts at $7.99 a month — and doesn't include the audio and visual alerts.
