New sirens for Kall: Focus on security in disaster!

New sirens for Kall: Focus on security in disaster!

In the district of Euskirchen, the security of the population in disaster cases is further strengthened with a targeted expansion of the siren network. The municipality of Kall plans to modernize and expand its existing warning infrastructure. At the moment, only six sirens are in use in Kall, the origin of which goes back to the post -war period. These sirens are in the districts of Keldenich, Scheven, Sötenich and Krekel.

In order to increase the protection of the population, 14 new sirens are now to be installed in other districts. This includes, among other things, ABTOIS, Steinfeld, Wallenthal and Golbach. The new systems should replace the old sirens and integrate the latest technology to increase the efficiency of the system. The order for the purchase of the new sirens is to be awarded by the end of July 2025. The use of funding from the federal and state governments also plays a crucial role in the financing, such as Radio Euskirchen reports .

technical review and progress

The siren network is expanded in a context in which significant progress has also been made in the Euskirchen urban area. A total of 36 warning sirens have been rebuilt or reactivated since 2020. These modern sirens are equipped with new control options, which enable central and local triggering by the state and federal authorities. The technical equipment for these central triggers was successfully completed in 2024. This increases the reactionability of the warning systems significantly.

A technical review of the entire siren warning system is planned for February 20 and 21, 2025. The sirens are tested individually. The population is asked not to worry, since it is only a planned function test that can be associated with short disagreements of the sirens. In addition, on March 13, 2025, a nationwide warning day will take place in North Rhine-Westphalia, on which various warning agents, including sirens, warn apps and radio announcements are tested. The additional information on the end of the warning is provided separately, reports the city of Euskirchen at euskirchen.de .

modern warning systems for the future

The increasing security awareness among the population and the technological development are also the background of why it is always necessary to bring existing warning systems up to date. Providers such as Helin develop comprehensive warning and information systems that enable the immediate activation of siren groups from central systems. The systems can control both their own sirens and autonomous warning systems from industrial companies.

These options ensure that all necessary measures can be implemented as soon as possible. The goal remains clear: the residents in the district of Euskirchen should be extensively protected and warned quickly and efficiently in an emergency.