First national warning day in Rhineland-Palatinate: test of the warning systems!

First national warning day in Rhineland-Palatinate: test of the warning systems!

On March 13, 2025, Rhineland-Palatinate will organize the first nationwide warning day. This important test not only serves to check the warning systems, but also the goal of sensitizing the population to warning messages. According to mrn news

Particular attention is paid to the modular warning system (Mowas), which includes the warning apps Nina and Katwarn. These systems are crucial to inform citizens quickly and effectively about dangers. One of the most innovative methods is the "Cell Broadcast", which enables warnings to send warnings directly to cell phone users in a radio cell without a special warning app.

versatile warning methods

The warning message is displayed on the screens of the mobile phones, accompanied by a loud warning tone. The all -clear is planned for 10:45 a.m. Although the sirens of the district -wide siren network are not yet fully installed and are not activated on warning day, other municipal warning agents are used. District Administrator Martin Brandl also becomes active on this occasion by asking the population to inform neighbors and friends in order to avoid unnecessary worries. In addition, he has directed an appeal to cell phone users to download common warning apps in order to be better informed in an emergency.

Interior Minister Michael Ebling emphasizes the importance of a functioning warning system for the safety of the citizens in Rhineland-Palatinate. The warning day is also supported by loudspeaker announcements and mobile speakers from the municipalities. State Secretary Daniel Stich will visit the State Office for Fire and Disaster Protection on warning day to honor its commitment.

objective and context

The warning day, which takes place every two years, complements the existing nationwide warning day, which takes place annually in September. As BKS Portal , this day of testing the warning systems and the optimization of the processes serves under realistic conditions. The preparation takes place by the federal government, the federal states and municipalities, while all relevant authorities work closely together to ensure a smooth process.

In the run -up to the warning day, there will also be trial warnings on warning multipliers that are sent at 11:00 a.m. These trial warnings are delayed on the media delayed on televisions, radios and smartphones. The goal is to check the technical processes and infrastructures in the warning system, while a survey is carried out to effectively record the warning drains.

The data obtained from this analysis will finally be scientifically evaluated in spring 2024. A central element of warnings is the provision of population information and behavioral information that is crucial for self -protection measures.

This warning day not only prepares the population for the existing warning funds, but also receives valuable information about the correct use of such reports and how they should behave in an emergency. In order to further promote sensitization, the symbol of a crane is used in explanatory videos for Mowas to underline the vigilance of the citizens.

The Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate is convinced that this warning day is an important step in improving the security infrastructure and lending the foundation for more effective communication in the event of a disaster.