Big test alarm in MV: This is how the warning day works on September 11th!

Big test alarm in MV: This is how the warning day works on September 11th!

On September 11, 2025 it will be that time again: Germany will hold the next nationwide warning day. Preparations for this are already in full swing, especially here in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where a comprehensive test alarm is planned. The aim of the warning day is to test the technical infrastructure of the population warning and to make the population aware of possible disasters. [Moz.de].

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, around 1,700 sirens are available to loudly support the test warning. Interior Minister Christian Pegel emphasizes the importance of reliable warning systems and encourages the population to familiarize themselves with the warning signals. The warning is distributed through various channels so that all sections of the population can be reached.

How does the warning day work?

The warning day is carefully planned. At 11 a.m., citizens receive the warning via the modular warning system MoWaS. This system uses a variety of communication channels including radio, television and the popular warning apps such as NINA and Katwarn. Cell broadcast messages on modern smartphones are also part of the warning concept, although not all smartphones support this function friedland-mecklenburg.de reported. Digital billboards in cities, train stations and shopping malls are also used to reach people.

In addition to the central warning channels, municipal warning devices can also be activated in the participating districts and municipalities. These include loudspeaker trucks or local digital display boards that further help announce the warning. A holistic approach that ensures the warning reaches the entire region. The all-clear is currently not being sent via cell broadcast, but this possibility will be thoroughly examined as part of future warning days.

The history of warnings

The need for an effective warning system became clear in Germany at the latest with the founding of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) in 2004. The purpose of this office is to organize crisis management and coordinate civil protection. [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warnung_der_Bev%C3%B6lkerung_in_der_Bundes Republik_Deutschland) explains that the nationwide warning day has taken place annually on the second Thursday in September since 2020. The experience gained after the first warning days is also important for the upcoming event in order to continuously improve public relations.

The nationwide warning day is a joint project between the federal, state and local governments. It is a valuable opportunity to raise public awareness of possible risks and to create the conditions for everyone to react quickly and correctly in an emergency. Citizens are therefore well advised to actively participate in the preparations and test their warning apps.

Overall, the warning day is an important step in preparing the population for emergencies and regularly checking the technical systems. Take part and be ready when the motto on September 11, 2025: “Attention, warning!”