Test alarm on September 11: Germany tests warning systems!

Test alarm on September 11: Germany tests warning systems!

On September 11, 2025, it gets serious: the nationwide warning day is just around the corner, and not without reason. With this initiative, which will start at 11:00 a.m., the Federal Government would like to put the technical infrastructure of the warning systems in Germany to the test. The test run begins with a trial warning that is sent to all connected warning multipliers such as radio transmitters and app servers at 11:00 a.m. These then forward the warning message to the television, the radio and the smartphones of the population. The all-clear is at 11:45 a.m., such as Radeberg reported.

Especially in Saxony, and here especially in the Bautzen district, the already established siren network is tested. On this day, siren signals for "warning of a danger" and "all -clear" can be heard. However, the siren is not available in all locations, which means that the sound does not make its round everywhere. Nevertheless, it is planned to activate municipal warning funds such as loudspeaker cars in order to inform the population as best as possible. The warning is distributed via the modular warning system (Mowas), which linked numerous warning channels, including the Warn app Nina, which is also activated.

a test for everyone

With the warning day, not only the functionality of the warning systems should be checked, but also the population is also to be sensitized to potential dangers. "People need to know what to do in an emergency," emphasizes the Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid (BBK), which together with the interior ministries of the federal states, leads the organization of this test, as bbk

interested citizens do not have to prepare for the warning day. Nevertheless, it is advisable to find out about the signals and how the warning systems work. The Nina app offers an excellent way to keep up to date on the smartphone via important warning messages.

nothing left to chance

The trial warning is an important preparation for an emergency. The process provides that the warning will be triggered at 11:00 a.m., followed by possible language announcements by the local fire protection authorities at 11:15 a.m. and an end to test at 11:30 a.m. At 11:45 a.m., the all -clear via the identical channels, as used for the warning, will finally take place. So far, no all-clear has been sent via the Cell Broadcast service, but the mobile phone providers are examining this option, such as Federal Government In summary, it can be said that the nationwide warning day on September 11th is not just a test run, but also a valuable opportunity for the entire country to familiarize yourself with the warning systems. Take part and be prepared!