News item | 11-30-2022 | 12:00
NL-Alert has grown in 10 years to become the alarm tool in emergency situations
NL-Alert exists 10 years this month. The alarm device has now been used more than 1,100 times in various situations. From major fires and unexpected storms to the celebration of Feyenoord and an escaped poisonous snake. The whole of the Netherlands will soon receive another NL-Alert: on Monday 5 December around noon, the government will broadcast the twentieth NL-Alert test message.
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On the 1st Mondays in June and December, the government sends out an NL-Alert test message around noon. More than three-quarters of the Dutch people who receive the test message also recognize NL-Alert in the event of an emergency. This is the conclusion of a study carried out on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and Security. The test message clearly states that it is a test. So you don’t have to do anything. The test message looks like this:
NL-Alert 05-12-2022 12.00: TEST MESSAGE. The government warns you during emergency situations via NL-Alert. You can read what to do and where you can find more information. Visit www.nl-alert.nl *** TEST MESSAGE Netherlands Government Public Warning System. No action required. More information: www.nl-alert.nl/english”
Please note: the NL-Alert can sound loud if you use earplugs or headphones.
Immediate information in the event of an emergency
The alarm device NL-Alert warns and informs you when you are in the vicinity of an emergency. Think of a major fire or unexpected storm. An NL-Alert always states what is going on, what you should do and where you can find more information. Do you receive an NL-Alert? Read the message immediately, take action and inform others.
This is how NL-Alert works
You will receive NL-Alert on your mobile phone. If you receive an NL-Alert, you will hear a penetrating alarm sound. This sounds different than a normal message. To receive NL-Alert, your mobile must be switched on. You don’t have to set anything else. NL-Alert is free and anonymous, your telephone number remains unknown. You will also receive NL-Alert if the mobile network is overloaded. In addition, NL-Alert can be seen on more and more digital advertising screens and travel information screens in public transport.
Next test message
With the NL-Alert test message you can experience what an NL-Alert sounds and looks like. You will receive the next NL-Alert test message on Monday 5 June 2023 around 12:00.
Knowing more? View on nl-alert.nl.