Today, warning systems are being tested

Today at 12:00 noon, the police and the Danish Emergency Management Agency will carry out the annual test of the warning systems used during crises and major accidents.

The test includes both the physical warning sirens and the mobile alert service S!RENEN, which sends warnings directly to compatible mobile phones. According to the authorities, the purpose is to ensure that the systems function correctly and that the public is familiar with them.

No app download or registration is required to receive alerts through S!RENEN. The only requirement is a newer mobile phone with an updated operating system.

If S!RENEN is activated outside announced test times, the authorities’ recommendation is: “STOP – READ – ACT.” The alert will inform recipients about what is happening, where the incident is taking place, and what people should do. As a general rule, people are advised to go indoors and seek information from DR or TV2.

At the same time, the SMS warning system for deaf and hearing-impaired citizens is also being tested. To receive these messages, users must be registered through borger.dk.

Kenneth Pedersen, Director of the Danish Emergency Management Agency, stresses the importance of the test:

“Danes must be aware that the authorities are there for them if a crisis should occur. Therefore, it is important to test the warning systems to ensure that they work as intended and that people feel safe using them,” he says.

All compatible mobile phones will receive the test alert. Citizens who do not wish to receive the test alert via S!RENEN can avoid it by switching their phone to airplane mode or turning it off before 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 6 May, and not turning it back on until after 12:20 p.m.

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