An emergency preparedness exercise will take place at Metsavan Basic School No. 1 in Armenia’s Lori Province on Friday, October 23, 2026, according to an announcement by the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The practical training exercise is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. and will involve the activation of an electric warning siren.
Authorities have informed residents about the planned activity in advance and emphasized that there is no reason for concern.
Why Will the Emergency Siren Be Activated?
According to the Rescue Service, the siren will be activated as part of a scheduled practical training exercise at the educational institution.
Such exercises are used to practice emergency preparedness procedures and familiarize participants with warning systems that may be used during actual emergencies.
The activation of the electric siren is a planned component of the exercise and should not be interpreted as an indication of an ongoing emergency.
The official announcement does not specify the duration of the exercise or provide additional details about the training activities.
When and Where Will the Exercise Take Place?
The announced details are as follows:
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Metsavan Basic School No. 1, Lori Province, Armenia
Activity: Practical emergency training exercise
Warning system: Electric siren activation
Residents near the school may hear the warning signal during the exercise.
Rescue Service Reassures Residents
The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Rescue Service has specifically asked the public not to become alarmed when the siren sounds.
The advance notice is intended to prevent unnecessary concern among residents, parents, students and people working near the school.
Emergency preparedness exercises help educational institutions practice their response procedures and improve familiarity with warning signals.
The siren activation scheduled for October 23 at 11:00 a.m. is part of a planned training exercise, not an announcement of an actual emergency.
