Chełm President Jakub Banaszek has explained the false alarm that triggered emergency sirens in Chełm and Świdnik, sparking internet backlash.
Siren False Alarm in Lubelszczyzna
The false alarm on Saturday caused emergency sirens to sound in Chełm and Świdnik, with the Regional Crisis Management Center sending alerts to parts of the Lubelszczyzna region warning of potential air attack threats. The alarm was later canceled after about an hour.
Procedures for Activating Emergency Alarms
According to Banaszek, the alarm procedure is initiated by the Lublin Province Crisis Management Center, which relays the information to the Chełm Crisis Management Center and then to the local PSP commander responsible for activating the sirens. The mayor only learns of the fact during the ongoing alarm.
Ministry of Internal Affairs Clarification
In response to public concerns following the events, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a special statement, reiterating proper emergency protocols and procedures for public misinformation. Detailed coverage of these guidelines can be found in the linked article below.
