Annual siren test: Switzerland tests alarm systems on February 5th!

Annual siren test: Switzerland tests alarm systems on February 5th!

The annual siren test will take place in Switzerland on February 5, 2025 to check the functionality of the warning systems. This test is of great importance as it ensures that the sirens can reliably alert in an emergency. The test is started at 1:30 p.m., with the “General Alarm” signaled by a one-minute ascending and descending howl. The whole thing is communicated via careful messages on radio, television and also via the Alertswiss app, such as Police ticker.ch reported.

The “water alarm”, which consists of twelve deep continuous tones, is tested between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. No protective measures are necessary for the population, but we ask for your understanding for any inconveniences. In addition, there are recommendations for personal precautions that every citizen should check. The Federal Office for Civil Protection (BABS) has also developed a new television ad that promotes the test in advance and calls on the population to install the Alertswiss app in order to be quickly informed in the event of a real alarm VOL.AT reported.

Emergency preparedness and warning systems

Some important information for the population will also apply on February 5, 2025. If the “General Alarm” sounds outside of the test, there is an immediate danger and citizens should inform themselves immediately via the Alertswiss app or radio stations. In the event of a “water alarm”, endangered areas must be left immediately. For optimal personal preparedness, it is also recommended to create emergency plans and check emergency supplies. All important information is available on the BABS website and in the teletext of the SRG channels.