Air raid signal, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

alert

(Other definitions for alert that I've seen before include "Watchful and bright" , "Danger warning" , "Vigilantly attentive" , "Vigilant, watchful" , "Intellectually active" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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