During Civil Protection Month, the Estonian Rescue Services Agency is placing special emphasis on developing sheltering skills and encouraging people to think through and practise how they would shelter in an emergency. A good opportunity to do so will be during the nationwide EE-ALARM public warning system test on October 14 when sirens will sound.
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.
At 03:43 on the night of 25 March, a drone struck the chimney of the Auvere power plant. No injuries were reported. The drone entered Estonian airspace from the direction of Russian airspace. Explosive ordnance disposal specialists from the Rescue Board are operating at the scene. The proceedings are being led by the Office of the Prosecutor General, and the incident is under investigation by the Internal Security Service. “According to current information, the drone was not directed at Estonia. Initial ...
The Riigikogu has adopted a law aimed at enhancing Estonia’s crisis preparedness, which regulates the national public warning system and the organisation of sheltering in the event of a threat.
If you discover a suspicious object (including a drone), report it immediately by calling 112. Treat it as you would an explosive device – any unknown object could be dangerous. If you find a suspicious item, including a drone: Do not approach itNotify the emergency response centre immediately by calling 112Move away from the object to ensure your own safetyWarn people nearby and prevent anyone from approaching the itemDo not share its location on social mediaWhat to do if you see a suspicious drone flyi...