Hold the ear. This Tuesday, January 4, 2021, in the afternoon, an alert siren will hold in the streets of the pink city. Located place du Docteur Baylac in the Purpan district, the latter will be tested as part ofsound tests. Several tests can be performed within 15 to 30 minutes.

The network of sirens is growing

This approach is part of the acceptance of the SAIP modernization works. For good reason, the Ministry of the Interior modernize the warning siren network, set up from 1948 to cope with an air attack, and revised their location in order to better take into account the new types of risks and respond in a more relevant way to the current needs of the population.

In the Haute-Garonne department, these are in all 120 sirens, 49 existing ones and 71 new ones, which will be connected to SAIP. the deployment is still in progress. On this occasion, sound tests take place at each connection a siren to SAIP. They keep ringing for testing on 1st Wednesday of the month. Their triggering is within the competence of the mayor and prefect, even interior ministry.

Instructions in the event of an alert

In the event of an alert outside the exercise, several general behavior guidelines must be observed. At the siren signal, we must join as soon as possible an enclosed room, preferably without a window, plugging the openings if possible. It is recommended to turn off the air conditioning, heating and ventilation and listen to the radio in order to follow theevolution of the situation.

In addition, some have to proscribe such as stay in your vehicle or near the windows for example. Also to be avoided, pick up the children from school. Teachers are responsible for the safety of children. It is also requested to don’t ask, the networks must remain available for emergency services. Open windows or light a flame is also prohibited. Finally, the confined must in no case leave their shelter without the green light from the authorities.

As a reminder, lThe warning signal is characterized by three sequences of one minute and 41 seconds, separated by a silence and the end of alert signal by a continuous sound of 30 seconds. Not to be confused with themonthly tests which is prepared in a sequence of one minute and 41 seconds on the first Wednesday of each month at noon.