What will happen during Estonia's public warning system test on May 14?

What will happen during Estonia's public warning system test on May 14?

On Wednesday (May 14) at 3 p.m., Estonia's public warning system will be tested nationwide for the first time. What will happen during this time and how should you prepare?

On Wednesday at 3 p.m., a comprehensive emergency alert system will be launched for the first time in Estonia as part of the Defence Forces exercise Siil. Sirens will be launched in 22 settlements, among other things. The Defence Forces and the Rescue Board emphasize that no real-life situations are being simulated with this and that there is no real danger to people.

Estonia to ring in the first national emergency alert test

On Wednesday, 14 May at 3:00 PM, the Estonian Defence Forces will activate the national public warning system, EE-ALARM, for the first time as part of the “Siil” exercise; sirens will sound in 22 towns and in areas around Tallinn, with a pre-alert issued earlier in the day through official warning channels. When the national public warning system is activated, two test messages will be issued across multiple platforms: the “Ole valmis!” and “Ees…