National Warning Day in Mettmann: Siren and apps test warning systems!

National Warning Day in Mettmann: Siren and apps test warning systems!

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the next nationwide warning day will take place in North Rhine-Westphalia. As daily .e reports, the district of Mettmann and its districts of the district test their warning concepts. From 11 a.m., siren signals are triggered for the warning and all -clear of the population. This is done in a structured process to sharpen people's awareness of warnings and emergency situations.

Experience shows that siren signals are considered effective warning possibilities, especially at night when visual warning signals may not be perceived. However, not all gaps in the existing siren network are closed in the district of Mettmann. For 2025, 70 new siren systems are therefore planned, which will also be sounded on the warning day. The city of Velbert, which is part of the circle, continuously expands its siren systems.

expiry of the warning day

The trial alarm begins at 11 a.m. with a one -minute long -term tone that signals the all -clear in an emergency. This tone is followed by a five -minute break. From 11:06 a.m., a one-minute up and down howling tone will take place as a warning signal before a one-minute durability tone closes the sample alarm at 11:12 a.m. In addition, test warnings are distributed via smartphone apps and Cell Broadcast, so SuperTipp-online.de .

As part of the warning day, the circular concept for warning via loudspeaker announcements is also rehearsed. Together with the disturbances, the volunteer fire brigade and the cities in the district will test new escalation levels and communication channels. Warn apps such as "Nina", "Katwarn" and "Biwapp" are also used to inform the population.

In the In an actual emergency, the citizens are asked to visit closed rooms, close windows and doors and to switch on the radio. Information and behavioral instructions are to be provided via the radio stations Radio Neandertal and WDR 2. The district of Mettmann also has the opportunity to interrupt the Radio Neandertal program to spread urgent information. Emergency numbers should also only be called in a real emergency, while warning apps and social media represent further information channels.

role of crisis management

The importance of such warning days is supported by the commitment of the Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid (BBK). According to BBK , the focus is on the continuous review and adaptation of the crisis management procedures. This is done through the evaluation of real damage events and through targeted exercises that promote the technical exchange between different actors.

Thanks to these constant checks and the development of new concepts, it is ensured that the population can be warned quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency. Information about the warning day, the upcoming siren signals and other details can be viewed on the respective websites of the cities and at www.kreis-mettmann.de