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Germany’s Nationwide Warning Test Set for Sept. 11 at 11 a.m.

The exercise doubles as a system check that will expose gaps like the missing Cell Broadcast all‑clear.

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Bundesweiter Warntag am 12. September
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Overview

  • The federal MoWaS will issue the test alert at 11:00, reaching sirens, warning apps, Cell Broadcast, broadcast media and digital displays.
  • An all‑clear is planned around 11:45 via apps and sirens, but no Cell Broadcast entwarnung will be sent as mobile operators evaluate the function.
  • Participation varies by municipality, with some areas skipping siren tests for technical reasons and others publicizing local schedules and signals.
  • Most recent smartphones will receive the Cell Broadcast message, with BBK advising iOS 16.1 or later and Android 11 or later for reliable reception.
  • Authorities are modernizing siren networks and collecting citizen feedback through local hotlines and a BBK online survey after the drill.