Jena, September 03, 2026 – On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the city of Jena will once again participate in the nationwide Warning Day. This joint action day involving federal, state, and local authorities serves to test technical warning systems and familiarize the population with the signals.
- What: Nationwide test alarm (sirens, Cell Broadcast, warning apps)
- When: Thursday, September 10, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. (all-clear at 11:45 a.m.)
- Where: Entire city area of Jena
- Contact: JenaZentral citizen hotline at 03641 49-0
Promptly at 11:00 a.m., various warning systems will be triggered throughout the city. The test alarm is intended to verify the reliability of the systems and demonstrate the importance of a functional mix of warning methods for municipal disaster response. At no time is there any real danger to the population.
Procedure and technical warning systems in Jena
The action day is coordinated locally by the Fire Department. There are currently 25 digital sirens in operation throughout the city, which will play the warning signal—six tones, each lasting five seconds, alternating with five-second pauses. This is followed by a spoken announcement: “Attention! Attention! This is the Jena city administration. This is a test alarm.” In districts without siren coverage, loudspeaker announcements will be used as a supplement. At approximately 11:45 a.m., the all-clear will be given via the sirens with a one-minute continuous tone.
Cell Broadcast: Direct warning to smartphones
A central component of the warning mix is Cell Broadcast technology. The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) sends a warning message directly to all capable mobile phones located within the affected radio cell. No registration or special app is required for this.
For the smartphone to receive the test message, the device must be switched on and connected to the mobile network; no transmission occurs in airplane mode. Important to note: No all-clear message will be sent via Cell Broadcast on September 10; this will be communicated exclusively through the remaining channels and sirens.
Background: Why a nationwide Warning Day?
The nationwide Warning Day was introduced to optimize technical procedures in emergencies—such as major fires, flooding, or the release of hazardous substances. Regular tests are intended to identify and rectify weaknesses in the interaction between authorities and distribution channels at an early stage. Further details and official background information are provided by the BBK at www.bbk.bund.de/bundesweiter-warntag and by the State of Thuringia at www.sicher-und-gewarnt.de.
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Nationwide Warning Day on September 10, 2026
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