The National Warning Day is a joint campaign day organised by the federal government, federal states and local authorities and coordinated by the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK). It usually takes place on the second Thursday in September each year – in 2025, this will be 11 September. Starting at 11:00 a.m., a nationwide test warning will be activated via various warning devices such as warning apps, cell broadcast, sirens and display boards. The state capital Potsdam is participating in this voluntary day of action with various warning devices. There is no danger! The all-clear will be given at around 11:45 a.m. Please note the information below for people who have fled wars.
The aim is to test the technical warning systems across the board and to raise awareness among the population of how to behave correctly in an emergency. Therefore, take this opportunity to find out about the public warning system in advance – how it works, which channels are used and how to react correctly in an emergency.
The Potsdam Fire Department will be present with an info cube at the Luisenplatz in Potsdam from 10:00 to 12:00. Visitors can learn more about the purpose of Warning Day and ask questions directly to the emergency services team. Feel free to stop by!
- National Warning Day: Information for people who have fled war
