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Nationwide Warning Day 2024: Test new warning channels in the Cham district
On September 12, 2024, Germany will test warning channels such as Cell Broadcast. Find out how you can take part.
Nationwide Warning Day 2024: Test new warning channels in the Cham district
The nationwide warning day will take place on September 12, 2024, an important day on which various warning systems will be tested to warn the population in Germany of possible dangers. This year, the focus is particularly on new technologies that are intended to help people be informed quickly and effectively. The warning channels tested include radio, television and the NINA warning app, which many people already have installed on their smartphones.
A particularly exciting element is the Cell Broadcast mobile service, which has been active since February 2023. This service allows alerts to be sent directly to users' phones without the need to download a special app. This is particularly useful because it means you can reach people who may not be familiar with the latest technologies.
Important information about participation
To ensure that the sample alert is actually received, there are a few things users should keep in mind. First of all, it is important that the cell phone is switched on and not in airplane mode. In addition, the latest operating system updates should be installed to ensure functionality. Older cell phones may have difficulty receiving cell broadcast messages. Anyone interested can find helpful information about the supported devices and the necessary settings on the website of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK).
The central triggering of the test warning will take place on September 12th at 11:00 a.m., followed by an all-clear at around 11:45 a.m. For further details, citizens can visit the BBK website, which provides comprehensive information on the nationwide warning day.
In an emergency, these warnings are crucial to inform the population about dangers such as gas leaks, major fires or extreme weather conditions. It is important that people know how to behave in such situations. In the Cham district, the existing sirens are currently only used to alert the fire department and are not activated during the warning day. However, a switch to digital alarms is being planned so that the sirens can also be used for disaster control signals in the future.