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You'll Hear a Siren Tomorrow — Here's What You Need to Know

On September 12, Shanghai officials announced that the city will conduct an air raid siren drill on September 20 to mark National Defense Education Day.

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This year marks the 25th National Defense Education Day and the 18th annual citywide air raid siren test in Shanghai. The drill is held in accordance with the People's Air Defense Law of the People's Republic of China and the Shanghai Municipal Air Raid Siren Management Regulations, which stipulate that the city conducts a test on the third Saturday of every September.

📅 Drill Schedule

The air raid siren test will take place on the morning of September 20, from 11:35 AM to 11:58 AM, with three distinct phases:

11:35–11:38 AM: Pre-Warning Signal

Siren: 36 seconds on, 24 seconds off

Repeats 3 times (3-minute duration)

11:45–11:48 AM: Air Raid Signal

Siren: 6 seconds on, 6 seconds off

Repeats 15 times (3-minute duration)

11:55–11:58 AM: All-Clear Signal

Continuous siren for 3 minutes

⚠️ Important Safety Reminder

During the test, no evacuation or action is required from citizens not participating in related exercises. The public is encouraged to familiarize themselves with the different alarm sounds but not to panic or react with unnecessary measures.

This drill aims to raise public awareness and enhance citywide preparedness in the event of an emergency. Authorities appreciate citizens' cooperation in building a safer and more resilient Shanghai.

Source: 上海发布