Chaudfontaine tests BE-Alert emergency system on October 1st

The municipality is participating in a national exercise to test the reception of emergency messages via SMS, landline, or email.

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The municipality of Chaudfontaine will participate on Thursday, October 1st in the national test day for the BE-Alert system, aimed at testing the reception of emergency messages by registered citizens.

On Thursday, October 1st, the municipality of Chaudfontaine will take part in the national test day for BE-Alert. Registered residents will receive a test message from number 1789, stating: 'BE-Alert – Chaudfontaine – This is a test alert. No response is required. For more information on how BE-Alert works: www.be-alert.be'.
BE-Alert is the alert system used by Belgian authorities. In emergencies, a mayor, governor, or the Minister of the Interior can use it to notify the public. BE-Alert messages provide information about the emergency situation and the safety measures to take.
The system can transmit alerts via SMS, a voice message over a landline, or email. To ensure message reception, it is recommended to register on the website www.be-alert.be with updated contact details. Multiple addresses and phone numbers can be registered to receive alerts for home, work, or family emergencies.
Registration and receiving messages are free. The data collected is used solely for emergency alerts.
Based on information from the official source: Commune de Chaudfontaine — Actualités (30/09/2026)