The Government Security Centre (RCB) has sent an alert to residents of Małopolska. On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, alarm sirens will sound in the Skawina commune. This is a system test, not a real threat.
Text of the message:
„EXERCISE: On 22.09, between 09:00 and 12:00, an alarm system test using sirens will take place in the Skawina Commune. Stay calm.”
What does it mean?
Between 9:00 and 12:00, sirens may sound in Skawina. The aim is to check whether the alarm system works and whether residents receive the information on time.
No evacuation is needed. There is no need to go down to the basement. It is enough to stay calm and not panic – especially with elderly people and children, who may be frightened by the sound.
What does a real alarm sound like?
Just in case, it is worth knowing the difference between the signals:
- alarm announcement – a modulated siren sound for about 3 minutes,
- alarm cancellation – a steady, continuous sound for about 3 minutes.
On Tuesday, the sirens are for training purposes only.
What should you do after receiving an SMS from RCB?
Read the message to the end. If the alert contains the words „EXERCISE” and „stay calm” – do not react as you would to a real threat. If an alert without this note and with an instruction to take shelter arrives someday – then follow the instructions and wait for the next one announcing the alarm cancellation.
