Warning signs throughout Germany
There is a popular phrase that warns us that it is better to be safe than sorry. And there is no better way to be safe than to be the first to know the risks that affect our area. Therefore, the German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (BBK) offers us this official tool to receive warnings in case of disasters, emergencies, or accidents of any kind.
Stay safe in German cities
The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, Germany's central civil protection institution, offers NINA, a federal emergency news and information app. After downloading the APK file, the system will send us important civil protection alerts and warnings for various dangerous situations, such as a major fire, floods, or the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic.
Civil protection warning messages with recommended actions.
To benefit from the free services of this application, we must indicate the areas where we want to receive alerts. The main functions included are as follows:
- Civil protection warning messages with recommended guidelines for action.
- Weather warnings from the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) for the whole of Germany or by districts.
- Flood information.
- General emergency tips to help us protect ourselves and others from potential hazards.
In addition, it also has a section with updated information on COVID-19. From here, we will be able to check the restrictions and measures applicable in each region and receive messages if the pandemic gets worse.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 6.0.
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