Sirens

Why and when will 2,000 emergency sirens ring across France today?

The sirens will sound at different times depending on where you are in France

Why first Wednesday of month sirens did not sound across France today

Authorities usually test the emergency warning system at noon

Ukraine war: French public reassured that monthly sirens are tests

Civil defence sirens are tested across France on the first Wednesday each month, but do you know what the siren sounds like in the event of real danger?

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Why people in France should not worry if they hear sirens at midday

Due to the Ukraine conflict, authorities are reminding people that civil defence sirens are always tested on the first Wednesday of every month. Here’s how to tell the difference between a test and a real alert

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Sirens

Why and when will 2,000 emergency sirens ring across France today?

Why first Wednesday of month sirens did not sound across France today

Ukraine war: French public reassured that monthly sirens are tests

Why people in France should not worry if they hear sirens at midday

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