Subject: US Embassy Germany issues security alert re vehicle ramming attack

US Embassy Germany issues security alert re vehicle ramming attack

December 20th, 2024 at 4:25 pm EST

SMS Alert Text: US Embassy Germany issues security alert re the vehicle ramming attack in Magdeburg. Urges checking on friends/relatives and to review personal security plans. Supplemental Info: Security AlertU.S. Embassy BerlinDecember 20, 2024 Lo ...

Vehicle ramming attack, Christmas market, Magdeburg, Germany

December 20th, 2024 at 2:54 pm EST

SMS Alert Text: 10+ dead, dozens injured in vehicle ramming incident, Christmas market, Magdeburg, Germany. Police investigating as a intentional attack. Vigilance urged. Supplemental Info: Limited information currently available. Developing situati ...

CA Gov Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency

December 18th, 2024 at 3:49 pm EST

SMS Alert Text: CA Gov Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency in response to rising cases of bird flu, though the risk to the public remains low. More via email. Supplemental Info: “This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure government ...

Mass casualty shooting, Baltimore Co., MD

December 17th, 2024 at 8:22 pm EST

SMS Alert Text: Mass casualty shooting, White Oak Ave Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore Co., MD. At least 7 victims. Heavy police presence. Avoid the area. Supplemental Info: Incident site appears to be at/near Johnson-Fosbrink Funeral Home, 8521 Loch Rave ...

US Embassy China urges increased caution in public venues

December 17th, 2024 at 2:56 am EST

SMS Alert Text: US Embassy China: Exercise increased caution in public venues due to threat of unprovoked attacks including in areas frequented by foreigners. More via email. Supplemental Info: Security Alert:Exercise Increased Caution Regarding At ...

US Embassy Vanuatu closed following high magnitude earthquake

December 17th, 2024 at 12:56 am EST

SMS Alert Text: US Embassy Port Vila, Vanuatu has sustained considerable damage from an earlier high magnitude earthquake and is closed until further notice. More via email. Supplemental Info: Embassy Alert: Earthquake In Port Vila, U.S. Embassy Da ...

DHS, FBI, FAA & DoD joint statement on drone sightings

December 16th, 2024 at 9:54 pm EST

SMS Alert Text: DHS, FBI, FAA DoD release joint statement on ongoing response to reported drone sightings. Full statement via email. Supplemental Info: U.S. Department Of Homeland SecurityOffice of Public Affairs DHS, FBI, FAA DoD Joint Statement ...

M 7.4 earthquake, 54 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

December 16th, 2024 at 9:06 pm EST

SMS Alert Text: M 7.4 earthquake, 54 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. A tsunami threat exists for parts of the Pacific located closer to the earthquake epicenter. Monitoring.. Supplemental Info: USGS Event Page:https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/e ...

FBI Newark warns of the dangers of pointing lasers at UAS / UAP

December 16th, 2024 at 7:04 pm EST

SMS Alert Text: FBI Newark / NJ State Police warn the public about the dangers of pointing lasers at what are thought to be UAS, but could be a manned aircraft. More via email. Supplemental Info: FBI Newark Warns Public Against Pointing Lasersat Ma ...

National Security Council spokesman statement on recent drone activity

December 16th, 2024 at 5:28 pm EST

SMS Alert Text: White House NSC: 'Our assessment at this stage is that the activity represents commercial, hobbyist, or law enf drones, all operating legally and lawfully.' Supplemental Info: We assess that the sightings to date include a combinat ...