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What do sheltering skills and first aid basics have in common? The principle is the same in both cases: once learned, they become part of your muscle memory. We hope we will never need either of them, but if the situation does arise, time is precious, seconds matter, and the difference between life and death may depend on taking the right action. That is why both skills need to be refreshed, revisited and practised from time to time.

Today, the Estonian Rescue Services Agency, together with partners, tested the nationwide public warning system EE-ALARM. During the test, the siren network was activated in the afternoon, notifications were sent via the Eesti app and the “Ole valmis!” mobile application, and ticker messages were displayed on ERR channels.

Today, the Rescue Services, together with partners, is testing the comprehensive public warning system EE-ALARM. Across Estonia, government authorities, local authorities and businesses are practising how to respond in crisis situations. On the test day, Rescue Services encourages people to think about their own and their family’s ability to cope in different emergencies.

The state uses EE‑ALARM public warning channels to notify the public about various hazards, including air threats, providing details of the specific risk along with initial guidance on how to respond. The channels used depend on the nature and urgency of the threat. Let’s review the key recommendations and guidance on how to act in the event of an EE‑ALARM alert.

On Wednesday, June 10, a nationwide test of the EE‑ALARM public warning system will take place. Everyone can use this day – and the test itself – to improve their crisis preparedness by taking just three minutes to think through, with family members or at work, how to prepare for unexpected crisis situations such as prolonged power, water or communications outages, or to practise taking shelter where they are.