"I'm surprised": in Oise, the EN-Alert alarm rang on all phones

The prefecture conducted this test for the first time on a department-wide basis, sending an unmissable audio report with a message. The conclusive exercise proves that in case of imminent danger, the device could be effective.

Today, Estonia is testing the EE-ALARM emergency notification system for the first time. The first advance message was sent out at 11 a.m., but some people received the message with a delay of half an hour or even 50 minutes.

In the coming days, many French people may receive a notification accompanied by an unusual ringtone on their cell phones. This alert aims to warn the population in the event of a major emergency requiring a rapid response.