The city of Eupen will take part on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, in a location-based alert test, BE-Alert. This exercise will allow the city to train its internal procedures. Simultaneously, it aims to raise public awareness about the importance of being quickly informed in crisis situations.
BE-Alert enables authorities to inform the public via SMS, email, or phone in emergency situations and to transmit safety instructions. These situations could include a major fire, a flood, or a power outage.
The test message will contain the following text: 'BE-Alert – Eupen – Test. This is an alerting test. You do not need to do anything further. You can find more information on how BE-Alert works at: www.be-alert.be.' It will be an SMS from the number 1789.
Knowing what to do in an emergency allows for quick and appropriate action to protect oneself and others. It is advisable to fill out the registration form at www.be-alert.be as completely as possible. Multiple phone numbers and up to five addresses can be provided, such as those for home, work, and relatives.
In addition to registration, it is also important to keep one's data up to date. Personal data can be added, changed, or deleted at any time.
