"AN ALERT: THERE IS AN ACTIVE SHOOTER ON THE CAMPUS. THIS IS NOT A DRILL!"
"Please be assured that there was no threat to campus or the community. The alerts were triggered unintentionally, and we are actively working to resolve the issue to prevent future occurrences,"
"We understand the alerts may have caused concern or alarm, and we sincerely apologize for any confusion."
"SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL,"
Auburn University's alert system broadcast three emergency messages claiming an active shooter, a tornado, and a hazardous waste spill within minutes, alarming students and faculty. The alerts included urgent phrasing such as "THIS IS NOT A DRILL" but were later confirmed to be false. The university apologized, called the incident a technical error, assured there was no threat, and said it would work to prevent future occurrences. The false alerts unfolded over roughly twenty minutes. Similar high-profile false warnings have occurred before, including a 2018 Hawaii ballistic missile alert and an unauthorized Guam broadcast during tense conditions.
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