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Astăzi, la ora 10:00, sirenele de alarmă din București și Ilfov au fost testate pentru a evalua eficiența sistemelor de alertă în caz de urgență. Exercițiul face parte din "Săptămâna Protecției Civile", care durează din 26 februarie până pe 4 martie 2025. Locuitorii trebuie să rămână calmi și să urmărească informațiile oficiale.
Translation
Today, at 10:00 AM, the alarm sirens in Bucharest and Ilfov were tested to assess the effectiveness of emergency alert systems. This exercise is part of "Civil Protection Week", which runs from 26th February to 4th March 2025. Residents should stay calm and follow official information.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: When were the sirens tested in Bucharest and Ilfov?
The sirens were tested at 10:00 AM.
Question 2: What event is the siren test a part of?
The siren test is part of 'Civil Protection Week,' which runs from February 26 to March 4, 2025.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌26/02/2025
This morning, residents of Bucharest and Ilfov were alerted to the wailing sirens as part of a public alarm exercise. The test, which commenced at 10:00 AM on 26 February 2025, aimed to assess the efficiency of the city's alarm systems in notifying citizens during emergencies.
The local branch of the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU) advised individuals to remain calm and follow official updates to prevent panic. Families were encouraged to share this information to ensure everyone remained informed.
Bucharest Siren Test Conducted for Emergency Preparedness (Illustration)
This exercise is part of the nationwide event "Civil Protection Week" spanning from 26 February to 4 March 2025. The initiative highlights the importance of community readiness during potential disasters. Such drills use acoustic signals and pre-recorded messages communicated through varied alarm mediums, providing guidance on necessary community measures.
Today's test featured the activation of the "Disaster Alarm" signal, indicating a simulated imminent calamity that could significantly affect local communities. This specific signal consists of five sounds, each lasting 16 seconds, spaced by 10-second intervals.
Historically, sirens have been predominantly employed during flooding incidents, indicating upcoming flash floods. Additionally, the alarm system can be crucial in scenarios involving technological accidents with hazardous substances or potential breaches in hydrotechnical dams.
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