Siren test in Tyrol: 99.71 % of the devices worked perfectly!

Siren test in Tyrol: 99.71 % of the devices worked perfectly!

On Saturday, October 5, the sirens sounded and ringed mobile phones in all of Tyrol when the nationwide civil protection sample alarm was carried out. This alarm served to test the functionality of the sirens and the new warning system at-Alert. In Tyrol, a total of 1,025 sirens with various signals were checked for their functionality.

The results of the test are impressive: 1,022 of the sirens tested worked perfectly with a success rate of 99.71 percent. In addition, the two test warnings of the AT-Alert system were sent to all mobile phones at 12:00 p.m. and at 12:45 p.m. The flood wave sample of the Tiwag was also successful, whereby the signals "flood wave alarm" and "tidal wave warning" were triggered correctly in the Sellrain-Silz and Kaunertal power plants.

The role of the Civil Protection Day

The security councilor Astrid Mair emphasized the relevance of the civil protection day. It described the warning system consisting of sirens and at-Alert, as an essential tool to alert the population in good time in an emergency. Mair was satisfied with the positive test course and emphasized that defective sirens were repaired as soon as possible. "Today showed us that the majority of our siren in Tyrol is functional. The test from AT-Alert also worked without any problems," she said.

also mair referred to the educational function of the civil protection day. It is important that the population knows the importance of the various siren signals and the right behaviors for an alarm. This also means that households should create emergency stocks in order to be well prepared in an emergency.

understanding of the siren signals

The sirens have different signals, each with specific meanings. Here are the most important signals at an overview:

• civil protection warning: "Appointment danger!" - a continuous lasting tone over three minutes
• civil protection alarm: "Danger!" - A roll-up and decongestant howling tone over a minute
• Civil protection detection: "End of danger" - a constant continuous tone over a minute

When a siren signal sounds, it is advisable to find out more about radio, television or online. For warnings about AT-Alert, a link can also be clicked in the message to call up initial information and recommendations for action.

"The responsibility for preparation lies not only with the authorities and organizations, but also with every single. Every household should be able to survive a week without purchases and electricity," continued Mair. Tips for storage can be found in the invitation guide of the state of Tyrol.

siren distribution in the districts

There are numerous sirens in Tyrol that are distributed by region. Here are some numbers of the districts:

• Kufstein: 123
• Kitzbühel: 78
• Schwaz: 131
• Innsbruck-Land: 215
• Imst: 109
• reutte: 99
• Landeck: 111
• Lienz: 119
• Innsbruck-Stadt: 40

For more information about the tests and the most important points of the Civil Protection Day, Mair refers to the detailed reporting on events, as www.meinbeinbezirk.at reports .