For example, the Limburg-North security region reports: “Due to the war in Ukraine, unrest could arise due to the sounding of the sirens. That is why the government announces the monthly test of the sirens. this time extra on.”
A total of 4278 sirens go off in the Netherlands at 12:00 noon. The system is tested on the first Monday of the month, so that everyone can recognize the sound in the event of a disaster or major accident.
1 minute and 26 seconds
The sound of the sirens lasts 1 minute and 26 seconds. When the sirens blare for longer and several times in succession, there is an alarm. People then have to go in immediately, close doors and windows and switch off electronic ventilation. More information is provided via radio or TV from regional calamity stations.
The air raid siren is therefore simply tested, despite the war. Or perhaps we should say precisely because of the war: because if something does happen does the siren have to work?says a spokesperson for the IJsselland Security Region.
“Tell others it’s about exercise”
Many municipalities are also reporting extra today that this is a test. Such as the municipality of Amersfoort. “Are there people in your area who might be worried about the siren? Then tell them in advance that it is an exercise.”
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In principle, sirens go off every month, but not on national commemorative or public holidays. The sirens are not tested in June because the first Monday of that month falls on Whit Monday.
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