When will you receive an NL-Alert?
- An NL-Alert is sent out when there is an incident in your vicinity. This is determined by the location of your mobile signal.
- As long as you have signal, you are eligible for receiving an NL-Alert.
- When in airplane mode or on Wi-Fi only, you will not receive an NL-Alert.
Text message and monthly siren
In June and December, you will receive a text message on the first Monday of the month at 12 in the afternoon. This text message will run simultaneous with the monthly siren test. That way, you can test whether your phone receives NL-Alerts. Each first Monday of the month we test the sirens at 12pm.
A visualization of an NL-Alert
NL-Alert 15-08-2018 19:35 due to a fire in Groningen with smoke production. Stay away from the smoke! Close all windows and doors. Turn off the air circulation. New message follows suit.
Check your phone
- Every six months, in June and December, the government sends an NL-Alert at 12 in the afternoon. This way, you can test whether your phone receives the NL-Alert.
- If you fail to receive an NL-Alert, contact your mobile phone provider.
- Does your phone use a different operating system or are you using an older, less-updated phone? Reach out to the customer service of your phone’s manufacturer.
NL-Alert app
Everyone in the Netherlands should always be able to receive an NL-Alert. The NL-Alert app ensures this, as it is specially designed for people living close to the Dutch border and who are less certain of receiving these NL-Alerts. Furthermore, it aids people with visual or audial difficulties. Read more about the NL-Alert app.