Test alerts began arriving on the cell phones of residents in coastal areas of Cyprus via the “CY-ALERT” early warning system, as part of the “NEAMWave2026” exercise.
The alerts are being sent as part of an earthquake and tsunami scenario, with the exercise focusing on UNESCO’s tsunami early warning system in the Mediterranean.
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“DRILL-DRILL-DRILL.
Confirmed tsunami in coastal areas. Immediately move away from the coast and head to higher ground or to an upper floor of a sturdy building. Within the Municipality of Larnaca, follow the tsunami evacuation signs. Do not return until further instructions are given.”
According to the Civil Defense, the transmission of test messages began at 11:00 a.m. and will continue until 3:00 p.m. via the special drill/test channel. Citizens whose devices are set to receive test alerts may receive more than one message.
Read HERE for all the information regarding the alerts you will receive on your cell phones.
The Ministry of National Defense clarifies that these are exclusively test alerts as part of the drill and not a real incident, emphasizing that there is no cause for concern and no action is required on the part of the public.
“It may be an alert regarding an impending tsunami and some basic instructions on how to respond. It could be an alert that a tsunami is underway, along with one, two, or three things they need to do. Or it could be an alert stating that the alert has now ended, that we are out of danger, and that we are returning to normal. This is so we don’t alarm citizens who may not have had time to learn that a drill is currently taking place. It will be broadcast on the TV channel, so that loud sound we’ve heard in the past may not be audible.”
Chara Lazarou – Deputy Press Spokesperson for Civil Defense
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