Alarms ringing, phone alerts echoing across federally governed regions today. - Sirens and mobile phones are sounding off today in these German regions.
Title: Air Raid Drills: Sirens and Phones Blaring Across These German States Today
It's going down in Germany tomorrow, with air raid drills scheduled to test alarm systems across four states:
- 10 AM: Rhineland-Palatinate
- 10:15 AM: Hesse
- 11 AM: Bavaria
- 11 AM: North Rhine-Westphalia
Prepare for a wake-up call as sirens, loudspeaker vehicles, and city boards will rattle your senses, giving a glimpse of an emergency situation. But don't worry, this is just a test!
The commotion will likely also reach your pocket via the cell broadcast procedure, a method mobile network providers use to blast warning messages straight to your phone. You'll hear it as an ear- splitting alert tone, and it'll be backed up by an SMS as well. Apps like "Nina" and "Katwarn" will also pipe up. Expect the all-clear an hour later on all channels (except your smartphone).
These drills aim to spread awareness among the populace. The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) reported that 95% of the population was reached during the last nationwide drill in September 2024, with three out of four folks getting the info on their phone. The next nationwide event is lined up for September 11.
Phone Alarm Test: Pay Attention to Your Device Settings
Not all smartphones can participate in this test of endurance. The BBK has compiled a list of all compatible devices.
Moreover, according to ADAC, iPhone users should scroll down to "Notifications" in their system settings, then flip the "Test Alerts" switch to the on position. On Android devices, head to "Security and Emergency" > "Emergency Alerts". Don't forget to switch off your phone's airplane mode.
- Air Raid Drills
- Germany
- Alarm Signal
- Emergency
- Phone
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Hesse
- Bavaria
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- SMS
- The forthcoming air raid drills in Germany, set to occur in Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Bavaria, and North Rhine-Westphalia, will test the community policy on alarm signals, using sirens, loudspeaker vehicles, and city boards.
- In addition to the physical alarms, it's likely that the public will receive a cell broadcast procedure alert on their phones, similar to the one emitted by apps like "Nina" and "Katwarn."
- This alarm signal is a crucial part of the emergency response system, and iPhone users are advised to ensure their "Test Alerts" setting is enabled in the system settings, while Android users can find this option under "Security and Emergency" > "Emergency Alerts."
