On June 13, millions of residents of the Netherlands will receive a warning test message on their phones at noon — including the country’s Ukrainian refugees.
The NL-Alert message is part of a national test by the Netherlands, which they can use to warn people about incoming dangers, such as unexpected storms and major fires.
Test or no test, it’s always a bit daunting at first to receive a very loud and disruptive DM from the Dutch government.
Ukrainian refugees warned
That’s why the Dutch government took a moment to consider the recent influx of Ukrainian refugees.
This national test message (accompanied by a very loud alarm) will potentially reach tens of thousands of Ukrainians in the Netherlands who were forced to flee the war in their country — and the last thing they need is another fright.
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In order to ensure this doesn’t happen, last week, the Ministry of Justice and Security sent out a message in Ukrainian and Russian.
The text warns the refugees that today’s message is a test and they have nothing to worry about.
What will the message look like?
The NL-Alert test will appear as a pop-up notification on your phone, along with a loud alarm noise.
It reads as follows:
NL-Alert 13-06-2022 12:00: TEST MESSAGE. The government warns you during emergencies via NL-Alert. You can then read what to do and where you can find more information. Visit www.nl-alert.nl
*** TEST MESSAGE Netherlands Government Public Warning System. No action required. More information: www.nl-alert.nl/english “
The message will not only appear on your mobile screens but also on digital advertising billboards and public transport travel information screens.
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