Siren test in the Märkisches Kreis: This is how we prepare for emergencies!
Siren test in the Märkisches Kreis: This is how we prepare for emergencies!
In March, the sirens and warning funds are under special observation in the Märkisches Kreis. The national warning day will take place on March 13th at 11 a.m., during which the technical warning infrastructure is tested. This year, citizens will receive comprehensive information about various warning systems, including the siren signals.The trial alarm is carried out in a certain sequence. First, the warning signal of a swelling and decongestant tone for one minute sounds, followed by an all-clear with a continuous tone, also for a minute. Then the warning signal will be output again, followed by another all -clear. Breaks of up to five minutes are provided between the individual signals. These processes are part of the efforts to effectively achieve people in the event of a disaster, such as WDR reported.
technical warning and their importance
In addition to sirens, various other warning agents are tested. Among other things, this includes the warning app "Nina", which is available free of charge in app stores. Another system is the "Cell Broadcast", which enables warning messages to be sent directly to mobile phones in a radio cell without the need for an app or registration. In order to use this system, however, mobile phones must meet certain requirements. These include an operating system update (Android from version 11 or iOS from version 16.1), activated warning notifications and that the device is switched on.
like Consumer Center sends information about radio cells that creates mobile phone become. It is irrelevant whether the device is muted, the warning message is nevertheless audible. This means that many people can be quickly informed in a disaster. Early warnings are crucial how the flood showed in the summer of 2021, in which many affected people were not informed in time.
awareness and feedback
The warning day not only pursues the purpose of technical review, but also the strengthening of consciousness for crisis prevention among the population. During the test, citizens have the opportunity to give feedback on how the warning systems work. A corresponding link will be available from March 14th. In addition, the Märkische Kreis has created a flyer with "emergency information" that contains important information on population protection and neighborhood locations. These flyers are available in the municipalities.
In total, thousands of sirens are installed in North Rhine-Westphalia, and the siren network is continuously expanded. The aim is that in the event of a catastrophe, all people can be informed quickly and extensively about various channels such as speaker announcements, warning apps, digital passenger information ads at bus stops and announcements in buses. This is the only way to ensure the security of the population in an emergency.
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