Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chances are you’ve heard of an Amber Alert for missing kids, a Silver Alert for seniors, and a Blue Alert for suspects on the run.

One of Florida's first-ever Purple Alerts was issued by the Marion County Sheriff's Office on July 11. Purple Alerts are a new type of alert, authorized for use in Florida effective July 1. They are ...

Pitt County Emergency Management is using National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to educate residents about the county’s Premise Alert Program. The program allows people with special needs and ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A new alert system was announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey. According to a press release, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Governor Morrisey announced the creation of the Purple ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — More than a month after a Silver Alert program was established by the state, it’s still not up and running. Yet vulnerable kupuna continue to go missing. Download the free KHON2 app ...