IT-alert: industrial accident simulation in Umbria
On November 19, the test will involve the Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A facility
Testing activities of the national public warning system for major-accident scenarios at industrial facilities continue. On November 19 at 4:40 PM, a test message will be broadcast covering an area of approximately 2 km around Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A. (TR), a facility subject to the Seveso Directive.
Periodic testing of the IT-alert system is essential to ensure its operational efficiency, verify the coverage of phone cells in the area affected in case of a real emergency, and guarantee the correct implementation of the communication procedures defined in the facility’s external emergency plan.
During the simulation, the message that will be sent to the affected population will read as follows:
TEST TEST This is an IT-alert TEST MESSAGE. There is an ongoing SIMULATION of an accident at an industrial facility in the area where you are. To learn what message you will receive in case of real danger and to fill out the survey, go to www.it-alert.gov.it/en TEST TEST
On test days, the homepage of the IT-alert website will feature a link to a survey, which residents in the affected areas are encouraged to complete, even if they do not receive any notification.
The test date may be subject to change if regional civil protection systems are activated due to weather alerts or other emergencies.