Test alarm for civil protection on October 3
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On October 3 there is a test alarm. Sirens wail in all of Austria. This happens between 12 o'clock and 13 o'clock. The state tests all sirens.
There are 3 important signals. A long sound means warning. A changing sound means alarm. A short sound means all clear.
People learn the signals. Everyone knows what to do. Help comes also via mobile phone. The system sends messages to phones.
New is the app ZIVA. The app gives tips. It shows info about dangers right now. Andreas Hanger says: Preparation is very important.
Be ready for an emergency. This includes food and medicine. Also torches and a radio are important. Prepared people act safely.
There are 3 important signals. A long sound means warning. A changing sound means alarm. A short sound means all clear.
People learn the signals. Everyone knows what to do. Help comes also via mobile phone. The system sends messages to phones.
New is the app ZIVA. The app gives tips. It shows info about dangers right now. Andreas Hanger says: Preparation is very important.
Be ready for an emergency. This includes food and medicine. Also torches and a radio are important. Prepared people act safely.
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Definitions
- Civil protection
- Measures to protect the population from disasters or wars.
- Test alarm
- A test of warning systems to ensure they work in a real emergency.
- App
- A small program for the smartphone or computer.
- Real time
- Information transmitted immediately while an event takes place.
People
- Andreas Hanger
- He is the president of the civil protection association.
Locations
- Austria
- A country in Europe where the annual siren test takes place.
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