On Nov. 6, 2025 around noon, Auburn University released a series of AU Alerts which prompted University students, faculty and employees to receive multiple alerts at one time.
At 11:59 a.m., an alert for a tornado warning was sent.
At 12:05 p.m., an alert of hazardous materials was issued.
Around 12:18, an all clear was issued.
Soon after, at 12:22 p.m., an active shooter alert was sent.
Screenshot of various AU Alerts and alert times.
Students in The Plainsman have noted that their alerts came at different times, in different orders. Some have reported that they haven't gotten an alert at all, or that they've gotten a different number of these alerts.
These alerts were identified as an accident and that there was no true alert on campus.
AU Alert all clear issued Nov. 6, 2025.
The Plainsman has reached out to Jennifer Adams, vice president for public affairs, communication & marketing for Auburn University for a statement. She issued a statement which reads:
A technical error caused multiple AU Alerts to be sent through the emergency notification system. You may keep receiving these messages. We are working with RAVE to resolve the issue.
Please be assured that there is no threat to campus or the community.
Adams has informed The Plainsman that she will issue more information as there are further updates.
The Plainsman has reached out to Auburn University Campus Safety for further information. They have yet to respond.
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Brychelle Brooks, senior majoring in public and professional writing with a minor in information systems, has been with The Auburn Plainsman since August 2023. She previously served as the Campus Reporter, Opinion Editor and Newsletter Editor. She is currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief.
