On the first Monday in June and December, the government broadcasts an NL-Alert test message around noon. Monday, December 4, 2023, the next test message will be broadcast.
The message states that this is a test message. The test message has the following text:
“NL-Alert 04-12-2023 12:00: TEST MESSAGE. The government warns you during emergencies via NL-Alert. You will read what to do and where to find more information. Pleasevisit www.nl-alert.nl *** TEST MESSAGE Netherlands Government Public Warning System. No action required. More information: www.nl-alert.nl/english”
Caution! The sound of the test message can be loud through your headphone.