The DEFCON twitter page had largely been inactive for a long period of time and is not known to be 'alarmist'. The following message is DEFCON's latest update for Monday, March 16, 2015.:
There are currently no imminent nuclear threats against the United States at this time, however the situation is considered fluid and can change rapidly.
We continue to monitor unusual and disturbing military radio traffic including what appear to be engagements with hostile actors. Additionally, monitored radio reports indicate a heightened base alert and Canadian Air Force involvement.
We must stress that we can not confirm what is actually happening, and we have no official word on events. We must react to the information on hand.
We will continue to update as information comes in.
The DEFCON Warning System is a private enterprise which monitors world events and assesses nuclear threats against the United States by national entities. It is not affiliated with any government agency and does not represent the alert status of any military branch. The public should make their own evaluations and not rely on the DEFCON Warning System for any strategic planning. At all times, citizens are urged to learn what steps to take in the event of a nuclear attack.
If this had been an actual attack, the DEFCON Warning System will give radiation readings for areas that are reported to it. Your readings will vary.
This system serves northern Stevens County, Washington and Hutchinson County, Texas. Official news sources will have radiation readings for your area.For immediate updates, go to www.defconwarningsystem.com.
Breaking news and important information can be found on the DEFCON Warning System message board and on the DEFCON Twitter feed DEFCONWS. You may also subscribe to the YouTube channel DefconWarningSystem and the DEFCON Warning System mailing list.
Note that Twitter and YouTube updates may be subject to delays. The next scheduled update is 8 P.M. Pacific Time, March 23rd, 2015. Additional updates will be made as the situation warrants, with more frequent updates at higher alert levels.This concludes this broadcast of the DEFCON Warning System.