Siren howls: First national warning day in Rhineland-Palatinate!

Siren howls: First national warning day in Rhineland-Palatinate!

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Ludwigshafen will take part in the first national warning day in Rhineland-Palatinate. According to Rheinpfalz.de The message "State Warning Day 2025" via the modular warning system (Mowas) triggered by the federal government. This comprehensive test procedure aims to test the warning systems and to sensitize the population to warning messages.

All mobile phones switched on in Ludwigshafen receive warnings about Cell Broadcast at the same time, as well as from the Warn apps Nina and Katwarn. The professional fire brigade will also activate all 28 warning sirens in the urban area. It sounds a one-minute, upset and decongestant howling tone that acoustically supports the warning.

goals and meaning of the warning day

The warning day is carried out by the Mainz Ministry of the Interior and the State Office for Fire and Disaster Protection. Interior Minister Michael Ebling emphasizes the relevance of a functioning warning system for the safety of citizens. In the future, the campaign is to be repeated annually in order to test and optimize the processes in the new situation center.

The warning takes place at 10 a.m., while the all -clear will take place at around 10:45 a.m. Local municipalities support the warning day through loudspeaker announcements, siren inserts and mobile speakers. State Secretary Daniel Stich will visit the State Office for Fire and Disaster Protection on warning day to find out about the implementation on site.

Information and support for the citizens

Citizens who have questions about warning day can contact the danger information telephone on Thursday between 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on 0621 5708-6000. This offer is intended to further inform the population and indicate the importance of the warning systems. The introduction of the nationwide warning day complements the nationwide warning day, which takes place annually in September and represents a significant step to improve dangerous communication in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Comprehensive information on the processes and goals of the warning day are also in the official document of the available.