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11/04/2026

Hoax bomb threats targeted at least seven flights and a cruise ship across Europe on Tuesday, prompting aircraft diversions and security searches.

Here's what to know:
→ Flights operated by Ryanair, LOT, SAS, and Wizz Air were affected across several countries, including Italy, Poland, Spain, Bulgaria, and Hungary.
→ The threats led to temporary airport restrictions, and some flights received military jet escorts.
→ Authorities found no explosives and reported no injuries. The source and potential coordination of the threats remain unclear.

For travelers in Europe, check your flight status before heading to the airport and allow for possible delays.

11/02/2026

Today's risk environment demands a different approach to preparedness.

Traditional tabletop exercises aren't enough.

Organizations are facing increasingly complex threats that require more dynamic, resilience-focused exercises.

Join Joel Navarro, Vice President of Global Resiliency at East West Bank, and Peter Steinfeld, Senior Vice President of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia, as they share practical strategies for modernizing tabletop exercises with AI, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership buy-in.

Registration link in the first comment.

11/02/2026

Suspected cyberattacks disrupted refrigeration systems at supermarkets across Europe on Monday, prompting temporary closures at some stores.

Here's what to know:
→ Stores affected: About 60 stores in Belgium, several in Sweden, and 13 SuperValu outlets in Ireland, with disruptions also reported in Luxembourg.
→ Impact: Temporary closures, product removals, and food spoilage concerns.
→ Wider exposure: The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Poland face heightened exposure due to potentially vulnerable legacy refrigeration controllers.

For organizations that rely on internet-connected equipment, check the systems behind temperature-sensitive operations and have a plan in place for outages.

10/28/2026

A high-speed train collision near Toledo, Spain, has caused casualties and major rail disruptions between Madrid and southern Spain.

Two carriages derailed in Wednesday's crash, and authorities are investigating the cause.

What travelers should know:

→ High-speed rail service between Madrid and Andalusia has been suspended.
→ Delays and cancellations may affect travel plans across the corridor.
→ The crash comes less than a year after a deadly rail collision in southern Spain, raising renewed concerns about rail safety.

If you're traveling in the region, check directly with your rail operator for service updates, confirm alternate routes, and allow extra time.

10/21/2026

Meet our Q3 Values Award winners! 🏆

Earlier this month, we recognized 16 Alerties who brought our values to life this quarter, from going the extra mile for customers to jumping in across teams to help each other out.

Congratulations to everyone recognized, and thank you for living our values and making AlertMedia a place where people show up for each other! 👏

10/08/2026

After Azuria Water Solutions grew to roughly 7,000 employees across more than 200 facilities, protecting its people and operations became increasingly complex.

Manual calls and text threads slowed response times and made it difficult to quickly understand who was affected during critical events.

Azuria needed a faster, more coordinated way to monitor threats, reach employees, and keep leaders informed.

With AlertMedia, Azuria can:
⤷ Identify emerging risks with analyst-verified Threat Intelligence
⤷ Send targeted notifications to employees in affected areas
⤷ Confirm employee status and identify who may need assistance
⤷ Keep employee and location data current through system integrations

The result: greater visibility, faster response, and a more scalable approach to protecting a growing workforce.

See how Azuria is strengthening threat response and employee safety as it continues to grow: https://bit.ly/4j9my0v

10/07/2026

We're excited to be recognized in G2's Fall 2026 Reports as a Leader across four categories! 🏆

Customer feedback is at the heart of these awards, making this recognition especially meaningful to our team.

Thank you to everyone who shared a review and continues to trust AlertMedia to help keep people safe before, during, and after critical events.❤️

See why customers choose AlertMedia: https://bit.ly/3uN5Mv0

10/02/2026

When winter weather makes headlines, organizations need more than forecasts; they need context.

In a new feature from SWNS, AlertMedia's director of meteorology Jason Moreland explains how El Niño could weaken the polar vortex, allowing Arctic air to move toward the UK and potentially trigger periods of colder weather this winter.

While long-range weather patterns are never guarantees, understanding the signals early can help organizations prepare for potential disruptions before conditions change.

Read the full article to learn more about what this means for UK winter weather:

A meteorologist says El Niño could weaken the polar vortex and send Arctic air towards the UK which could trigger cold snaps.

09/29/2026

We're having a great time at DRJ Fall 2026! 👋

It's been a fantastic couple of days connecting with business continuity, resilience, and crisis management professionals from across the industry. Thanks to everyone who's stopped by the AlertMedia booth to talk about today's evolving risk landscape and how organizations can strengthen preparedness.

If you're at DRJ Fall and haven't had a chance to visit us yet, there's still time! We'll be here through September 30; we'd love to connect. 💫

09/28/2026

Earlier this month, our team spent the day volunteering with Caritas of Austin's Community Kitchen in support of Hunger Action Month.

It was a meaningful opportunity to serve alongside an organization that's helping prevent and end homelessness through food, housing, employment, education, and other essential support services.

Thank you to Caritas of Austin for everything you do for our community and to our team members who took the time to give back. We're proud to support organizations creating lasting impact here in Austin. 💙