What to do in case of an “Air-raid” warning siren? Where to go and where to take shelter?

In order to raise awareness among citizens about these and other important issues, rescuers continue to carry out awareness-raising activities.

"About 3 thousand information leaflets were distributed, which include the rules of behavior of the population during an air-raid warning, if they are at home or elsewhere. At the same time, the leaflets were posted on the first floors in front of the basements of all buildings", said Yuri Greyan, Head of the Civil Emergency Preparation Division of the Civil Protection Department of the Rescue Service.

It should be remembered that “Air-raid" warning siren will be used in case of an air attack and it is necessary to take refuge in defensive structures. According to Yuri Greyan, basic shelters serve as protective hiding places for the population: "Basements, underground spaces, mine shafts, and the metro system together make up the network of basic shelters. Experience has shown that basement floors are the safest places".

The Rescue Service alongside local self-government bodies to ensure the proper condition of the basements. Information on cleaning activities is collected, analyzed, and summarized on a monthly basis. The purpose of this process is to assess the overall level of preparedness in the communities.

"The Rescue Service constantly carries out various activities to ensure that the population is aware of how to act when hearing outdoor warning sirens. Currently, siren tests are being conducted in different parts of Yerevan, which will help assess the response of public when the sirens are used", added Mary Arakelyan, Head of the Civil Protection Organization Department.

The Rescue Service informs the public in advance through official platforms to prevent panic caused by the sound of sirens.

The Rescue Service announced by all means of communication and notification in case of real danger: warning sirens and loudspeakers, television, radio, Internet and telephone, including short messages of mobile communication.