We need to 'alert' the public 'to' the dangers of these chemicals. [=we need to tell the public about the dangers of these chemicals]
Several neighbors 'alerted' the authorities/police when they noticed strangers acting suspiciously.
The nurse kept/stayed 'alert' for any change [=watched for any change] in the patient's condition.
(..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Now... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Teachers will follow me\Nto the dungeons. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Gryffindors, keep up, please,\Nand stay alert. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,How could a troll get in? (..)2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone