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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Alert of a major building fire in Mänttä-Vilppula

Emergency services in Pirkanmaa have responded to a major building fire in Mänttä-Vilppula, where nearly thirty rescue units have been dispatched to the scene.

Feb 27 • 16:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

IL: Night alerts from elderly care home not heard for over a year – elderly person alerted for help 11 times and died

A new alert system at an elderly care home in Espoo, Finland, failed to notify staff for over a year, resulting in a resident's death after multiple emergency calls went unheard.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain floods streets, closes bridge, and leaves cities on alert in ES; see videos

Severe rainfall in Espírito Santo, Brazil, has caused flooding, disrupted traffic, and led to bridge closures, prompting a state of emergency.

Feb 27 • 11:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: New alert system renews calls for action on disaster roaming services

Independent MP Helen Haines is advocating for the implementation of disaster roaming services following the launch of a new emergency messaging system by the federal government.

Feb 26 • 20:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australians will receive mobile alert in July under new emergency trial

Australia is set to trial a new mobile alert system in July, aimed at providing faster emergency warnings during disasters.

Feb 26 • 02:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Blaring sirens on smartphones to warn Australians of major disasters under emergency alerts overhaul

Australia is implementing a new emergency alert system, AusAlert, that will send intrusive alerts directly to smartphones for various disasters.

Feb 26 • 00:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Red alert in Evros – 112 sounded in Lavara

Areas in Greece remain on high alert due to severe rainfall and rising river levels, particularly in Lavara where the emergency number 112 was activated.

Feb 25 • 07:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubatuba hires meteorology service for R$ 1.4 million and will receive alert siren for rain

The city of Ubatuba is investing R$ 1.4 million in a meteorology service and will install an alert siren for heavy rainfall to enhance emergency preparedness.

Feb 24 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Red Code again for Evros – Alarm for new flood phenomena

The Evros Regional Unit has been placed on 'Red Code' alert as a high risk of flooding is predicted due to rising water levels and river overflow.

Feb 24 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Red alert: Ubatuba expects more rain and very high risk of landslides

Ubatuba, Brazil, is under a red alert for heavy rains, with a very high risk of landslides and flooding following recent storms that have already caused fatalities and significant damage.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman drowns and 124 are left homeless after storm in São João de Meriti

A woman drowned, and 124 residents were displaced after heavy rains struck São João de Meriti, Brazil, leading to a maximum alert level from local authorities.

Feb 23 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alert for intense rains in 100 cities in Paraíba; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for intense rains affecting 100 municipalities in Paraíba, Brazil, warning of potential rainfall rates of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour.

Feb 23 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm in Greater Rio Leaves Roads Flooded and Closes the Dutra

A severe storm in Greater Rio has caused significant flooding and road closures, particularly affecting the Via Dutra.

Feb 23 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Intense rains in Ecuador affect more than 1,500 people

Intense rains in Ecuador from February 20 to 23 have impacted nearly 1,600 people across several provinces, prompting a national emergency alert.

Feb 23 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Storm in New York: Alert at JFK and LaGuardia airports due to over a thousand flight cancellations amid a state of emergency

A severe winter storm has caused over 5,500 flight cancellations across the U.S., with New York's airports being the most affected as severe weather conditions persist.

Feb 23 • 13:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Rain and Thaw Raised Water Levels of Some Rivers in the Czech Republic to Flood Alert

Recent rain and warming temperatures have raised water levels in some rivers in the Czech Republic to flood alert levels.

Feb 23 • 05:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Severe Weather: Blizzard Alert in the Northeastern USA

A severe snowstorm is hitting the northeastern United States, prompting several states to declare states of emergency as Blizzard warnings and travel bans have been issued.

Feb 23 • 04:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: three departments remain on red alert this Monday

Three departments in western France are currently on red alert for flooding as water levels remain high and the decline is expected to be slow.

Feb 22 • 17:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Firefighters respond to new smoke alert at Multicomercio building

Firefighters were dispatched to the Multicomercio building in Guayaquil after a new smoke alert was received following a recent significant fire.

Feb 21 • 19:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Alert about avalanche at Ramundberget

There has been an alert regarding an avalanche at Ramundberget in Härjedalens municipality, and rescue teams are responding.

Feb 21 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Severe Weather: 112 Alert in Limnos – 'Limit Your Movements'

Residents in Limnos received an alert from the 112 emergency number urging them to limit their movements due to severe weather conditions affecting the northeastern Aegean.

Feb 21 • 06:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet extends the warning period for rain in 417 cities in Bahia; 95 are in 'great danger'

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has extended the warning for heavy rain in all 417 cities of Bahia, with 95 cities considered to be in 'great danger' due to potential flooding.

Feb 21 • 00:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National COE declares red alert for six provinces due to rain

The National Emergency Operations Committee (COE) has declared a red alert for six provinces in Ecuador as heavy rainfall is anticipated.

Feb 20 • 23:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Driver of Mazón Claims Before the Judge That They Were Still in the Center of Valencia When the Es-Alert Sounded

The driver for former Valencian president Carlos Mazón testified that they were still in central Valencia when an emergency alert was issued during a tragic flooding event.

Feb 20 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A house collapsed in southern Guayaquil during the rain on Thursday, February 19

A house collapsed in southern Guayaquil due to heavy rain, prompting a rescue alert, but no injuries have been reported yet.

Feb 20 • 03:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A senior official of the Generalitat denies Pradas and maintains before the judge of the flood that the Consell knew about 'Es-Alert'

A high-ranking official from the Generalitat denies former Justice Minister Salomé Pradas' claims regarding the existence of the 'Es-Alert' system during the devastating flood in Valencia in 2024.

Feb 19 • 11:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kanlaon Volcano eruption LIVE: Explosion and ash cloud just five miles from city

The Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines erupted, releasing a significant ash cloud and prompting emergency warnings from authorities due to its proximity to populated areas.

Feb 19 • 09:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

The police drove the wrong way after the alert - took twice as long

A police patrol took significantly longer to arrive at the scene of a shooting in Uppsala due to responding to the wrong location, raising concerns among witnesses.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How was the 2026 drill seen in Mexico City and Edomex? | Images

The first drill for the year 2026 took place in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to prepare citizens for potential earthquakes.

Feb 18 • 17:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

This is how the earthquake alert sounded on cell phones during the drill today February 18 in Mexico City and Edomex | VIDEOS

A simulated earthquake drill was conducted in Mexico City and Edomex to promote emergency preparedness and strengthen public response to real emergencies.

Feb 18 • 17:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Achelous: Message from 112 about controlled overflow of the dam

Residents near the Achelous River have been advised to avoid travel due to a controlled overflow at the Stratos dam in Kastraki, Aetolia-Acarnania.

Feb 17 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the first time, the Civil Defense issues a sound alert on the cell phones of residents of cities in northern Paraná due to the risk of storms

The Civil Defense of Brazil issued a sound alert to residents in Londrina and Ibiporã about the risk of storms, marking the first time such alerts were sent via cell broadcast.

Feb 17 • 18:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Bad Weather: Alert sounded through 112 in Aetolia-Acarnania

Residents of Aetolia-Acarnania received an alert from the 112 emergency number due to controlled overflow at the Stratos dam, prompting authorities to advise caution.

Feb 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Southwest France remains on high alert as Garonne floods towns

Southwest France is on high alert due to severe flooding in towns along the Garonne river.

Feb 17 • 10:26 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

February 18 Drill Will Still Activate 'Presidential Alert' Message on Apple Cell Phones: CRT

The CRT announced that during the regional drill on February 18 in Mexico City and State of Mexico, Apple devices will show the 'Presidential Alert' message as changes to the notification system won’t be ready until April.

Feb 17 • 01:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will there be a national hurricane alert in Mexico? This is what we know about the emergency system in the country | CNPC

Mexico is working towards a larger alert system for emergencies, including a national hurricane alert that is currently nonexistent but in development.

Feb 16 • 15:47 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Floods in western France leave two dead and 81 departments on alert

Severe floods in western France have resulted in two fatalities and have placed 81 departments under alert, highlighting the impact of prolonged heavy rain and saturated soils.

Feb 16 • 15:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert in Florida: Extreme Drought Reaches Its Highest Level and an Unexpected Phenomenon May Arise

Florida is experiencing extreme drought in 95% of its counties, prompting a state of emergency and increasing the risk of wildfires.

Feb 15 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New fire reported in a building in downtown Guayaquil

A fire alert was reported in downtown Guayaquil on Sunday morning, February 15.

Feb 15 • 16:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Severe Weather: Message from 112 also in Serifos

Residents in Serifos have been advised to limit their movements due to severe weather conditions, following an earlier alert in Chios.

Feb 15 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Severe Weather: Message from 112 in Chios

Severe weather continues across much of Greece, prompting the activation of the emergency alert system 112 for residents of Chios to limit their movements.

Feb 15 • 13:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hawaii cruise thrown into chaos after emergency at sea forces port change

A 'man overboard' alert caused disruption for passengers aboard the Emerald Princess cruise ship headed to Kauai, Hawaii.

Feb 14 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Civil Protection sends an Es-Alert for wind in the north and south of Catalonia this Saturday

Civil Protection has issued warnings for high winds affecting southern Tarragona and other regions in Catalonia, urging citizens to avoid outdoor activities.

Feb 14 • 10:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Weather - Emergency bulletin: Orange alert for heavy rains and African dust

Greece is facing an orange alert for heavy rain and African dust, expected from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon in various regions.

Feb 14 • 09:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of São Paulo enters a state of alert for flooding due to rain

The rain affecting São Paulo has put the entire city on alert for flooding due to climatic instabilities.

Feb 13 • 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campos do Jordão conducts alert siren test for landslide risk this Saturday (14)

Campos do Jordão will conduct an emergency drill to test the remote alert system for landslide risks in the Britador neighborhood on Saturday.

Feb 13 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Generalitat sends an ES-Alert due to hurricane-force winds across the Valencian Community and asks to avoid travel

The Generalitat of Valencia has issued an ES-Alert warning of hurricane-force winds expected across the Valencian Community, particularly affecting Castellón.

Feb 13 • 17:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

New Brunswick inmate escapes jail by ‘jumping the fence,’ emergency alert issued

A New Brunswick inmate escaped from jail, prompting an emergency alert warning the public to be vigilant.

Feb 13 • 17:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

112 Suomi app may in the future warn of air threats

Finland's 112 Suomi app is being developed to alert the public about threats from the air, as stated by the Ministry of the Interior.

Feb 13 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The manager of the public Emergency company in the Dana admits he was a "passive observer" in the meeting being investigated by the judge

The manager of the public Emergency company has testified that he felt like a "passive observer" in a key meeting concerning the emergency response to the 2024 Dana crisis that resulted in significant loss of life.

Feb 13 • 11:26 UTC

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