Nationwide Civil Defense Drill on Sept 11: Testing Warning Systems in Müller's District
On Thursday, September 11th, a nationwide civil defense drill will take place, focusing on the district where Jürgen Müller serves as the administrator. The drill aims to test and improve warning systems, ensuring the district's residents are alerted promptly and comprehensively in case of emergencies.
The drill, a joint effort by the federal government, states, and municipalities, will commence at 11 am. Sirens will wail, notifying residents of specific danger, with three distinct tones echoing through the district. The warning will last approximately 35 minutes, concluding around 11:45 am.
The sirens, along with warning apps like 'KatWarn' and 'NINA', city advertising panels, and the 'Cell Broadcast' system, will be activated. The 'Cell Broadcast' system serves as a supplement, reaching smartphones even without prior technical settings. However, warning apps provide additional crucial information.
The sirens will be triggered by the district control center in Hiddenhausen, while other warning means are centrally controlled via the Modular Warning System (MoWaS) by the state of NRW. The drill seeks to sensitize the population to different warning signals and test the functionality and potential vulnerabilities of warning systems.
District administrator Jürgen Müller stresses the importance of these civil defense drills in optimizing and improving warning systems. The drill on September 11th is designed to ensure that the district's residents are warned quickly and comprehensively, not just for accidents or fires, but also for climate change and extreme weather conditions.
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