Introducing the Fresh Alarm Assistance Initiative

Baden-Württemberg communities are receiving more than 1.5 million euros through the Siren Enhancement Program 2025 to invest in siren infrastructure. This funding, a joint effort between the federal government and the state of Baden-Württemberg, aims to strengthen the region's emergency warning systems.

The Siren Enhancement Program 2025 does not specify the exact breakdown of funding for each measure, but supported investments include sirens on roofs, buildings, and free-standing masts, as well as siren control receivers for connecting sirens to the Modular Warning System (MoWaS). Funding amounts per measure range from 1,000 to 17,350 euros and cover costs such as the siren system, personnel, electrical installation, and necessary equipment like cherry pickers.

In addition to the systems connected to MoWaS, communities can also use their own warning means, such as sirens or vehicles for loudspeaker announcements, in case of an emergency. This flexibility ensures that communities can respond effectively to various situations.

MoWaS, a satellite-supported system used for official warnings in Baden-Württemberg since October 2016, allows various warning media and multipliers to be targeted with a single input. This includes warning apps, radio and television stations, newspapers, digital city information boards, and public transport companies. In 2024, authorities from communities, cities, districts, and the state sent a total of 260 warning messages via the MoWaS system, with most messages issued by communities, cities, and districts.

A contact form is available on the Ministry of the Interior, for Digitalization and Communities, website for general inquiries, and for press-related inquiries. Specific cities and municipalities in Baden-Württemberg where sirens were installed or modernized with the help of the Siren Enhancement Program 2025 are not detailed in the available search results.

The Ministry of the Interior, for Digitalization and Communities, and the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance are involved in the warning system in Germany. Sirens are planned to be connected to MoWaS in the future, further enhancing the region's emergency warning capabilities.

Citizens' representatives can also find a contact form on the ministry's website for any queries they may have. The Press Office of the Ministry of the Interior, for Digitalization and Communities, can be contacted via email for further information.

The Siren Enhancement Program 2025 is a significant step towards improving emergency preparedness in Baden-Württemberg, ensuring that communities are better equipped to respond to potential threats and keep their residents safe.