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Alert postponed
Alert postponed

Alarm postponed from scheduled testing

In the city of Aschaffenburg, an unexpected delay has occurred in both the satellite probe launch and the recent siren test alarm.

The head of the office for fire and disaster protection in the city, Mark Weigandt, confirmed that the alarm trigger worked during the siren test. However, the test was delayed by approximately half an hour due to an issue with the sirens' control system. The initial sound during the test was a warning tone, and the all-clear was given a few minutes after the start.

Weigandt emphasised the importance of such siren test alarms, stating that they are crucial for identifying issues in the system. With the detailed error analysis from this incident, he assured that such problems will not occur in future tests.

During the test, the control of the sirens was regulated via a secondary route. The satellite probe, owned by an unspecified organisation, was scheduled for launch at an unspecified date and time. The delay in the probe's launch may impact the data collection and research goals of the mission.

Unfortunately, the reason for the delay in the satellite probe launch is not specified. The organisation responsible for the launch is taking steps to address the issue, but the new launch date has not been provided.

It is worth noting that there is no information about the exact date of the next regular emergency alarm exercise planned in the city of Aschaffenburg.

The delay in the satellite probe launch is unexpected, but it serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in such missions. As we wait for updates on the launch, the city of Aschaffenburg continues its preparations for potential emergencies, ensuring the safety of its residents.

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