EMERCOM will turn on sirens throughout Russia: Society: Russia: Lenta.ru
On October 6, EMERCOM of Russia will conduct a comprehensive check of the technical condition and readiness for operation of public warning systems. About it reported to the press service of the department.
They clarified that electric sirens and loudspeakers with the signal “Attention to all!” will be included in all countries of the regions at 10.40 local time. Also, the air of the all-Russian television and radio channels will be replaced for one minute. Rescuers urged Russians for calmness.
On March 3, the country passed a test of public warning systems using sirens. At the time of the check, TV air was interrupted, in some regions information was transmitted in public transport.
In October 2020, Russia tested the latest ultra-loud public warning system “Oralo”. The system got its name from the sound characteristics of the aircraft. Signal to alert people in case of threats and emergencies. “The system can also operate in the siren and light and sound alert mode (siren and flasher), it can transmit the sound of the air (Russia 1 TV channel) and special pre-recorded voice messages,” the Russian television and radio broadcasting network noted.