Security Alert: Tallinn (Estonia), Notification of Estonian Nationwide Siren Test on March 18

Notification of Estonian Nationwide Siren Test

March 18, 2026

Location:  U.S. Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia

Notification of Estonian Nationwide Siren Test

On Wednesday, March 18, the Estonian government Rescue Services Agency will conduct a test of the nationwide EE-ALARM public warning system between 3:00-3:10 p.m. The siren network will be activated using the actual warning sound and alerts will also be issued via the Eesti app, “Ole Valmis!” mobile application, and ERR public broadcasting channels.

The purpose of the test is to assess the range of the siren network. No response to the siren or alerts is required.

For more information about the test, please visit the Estonian government’s crisis communications page at www.kriis.ee/en .

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