Solingen's sirens are blaring on Thursday.
On Thursday, September 12, at 11:00 AM, the city of Solingen will join the nationwide warning day. This day is a test to ensure that the emergency response system is functioning correctly and that the public is well-informed in case of an actual emergency.
During the test, a sequence of tones from the sirens will be heard. The sequence will consist of one minute of all-clear, one minute of warning, and another minute of all-clear. A total of 19 stationary sirens, with 13 more to be installed in October, will sound throughout the city area. In addition, mobile sirens will be activated at the Schützenplatz and Hamburger Straße in the Ohligs area.
The editorial team of Radio RSG will broadcast warning messages for the fire department of Solingen during the test alarm. Residents who cannot perceive the siren signals are asked to provide feedback to the fire department by sending an email to with the exact location.
A test warning message will be sent to all smartphones via the NINA warning app and cell broadcast during the test alarm. It is essential to ensure that the NINA app has been downloaded and set up correctly. If not, important information and the option to download the app can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) at Warn-App NINA - BBK (bund.de).
Comprehensive information for the population will be provided during the national warning day. This information will be published on the websites of the warning authorities from 11:00 AM and will also be shared in social media as part of the test warning. In addition, information about the nationwide warning day and the sirens will be displayed on digital pillars in the Solingen city area during the test alarm.
From 11:00 AM, warning information will be available at Cell Broadcast - BBK (bund.de). Residents who wish to check their reception capability of cell broadcast before the test alarm can do so by visiting this website.
The federal government will trigger the nationwide warning centrally via the Modular Warning System (MoWaS) for the entire federal territory (warning level 1). The all-clear will be announced at 11:45 AM following the test warning.
The city of Solingen is taking this test alarm seriously and is installing the additional 13 sirens itself, as it is typically the municipal authority responsible for such local public safety infrastructure. However, no specific institution or person is named in the provided search results.
The city of Solingen encourages all residents to participate in the national warning day and to take the test alarm seriously. It is essential to be prepared for emergencies and to know what to do in case of an actual emergency. For more information, visit the websites of the warning authorities or check your cell broadcast reception at Cell Broadcast - BBK (bund.de).
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