Sirena Minturno Tsunami Ready 2023Sirena Minturno 2 Tsunami Ready 2023The first test of the acoustic tsunami risk warning system was carried out today, February 9, 2023, in Minturno municipality. Photos show the two acoustic tsunami warning speaker stations. The first picture shows the system installed about 500m from the coastline to ensure the diffusion depth; in the second photo, the system installed about 15 m high on the sports hall in marina di Minturno. This last system will ensure sound diffusion along the beach and infrastructure that insist in the Advisory and Watch inundation areas. 
Cartello Minturno Tsunami Hazard Ready 2023Example of tsunami hazard signs installed on marina di Minturno seaside at strategic points identified by municipal experts.

Today, February 9, 2023, is an important day for the Tsunami Ready program in Italy.
The first test of the tsunami acoustic warning system was carried out in the presence of representatives of the Civil Protection of the Municipality of Minturno, the representatives of Civil Protection of the Lazio Region and a delegation from INGV.

With the occasion, attendees overviewed the status of the program by reviewing progress in relation to the 12 indicators provided for achieving and maintaining Tsunami Ready Municipality qualification.

The sound alerting system - adding to the other existing communication channels such as the smartphone app Alert System (a multi-platform telephone warning system able to issue voice alert messages on landlines, upon subscription to the service, and via smartphones) - consists of two acoustic sirens stations, each consisting of 6 high-powered aluminum horns that together can cover the entire coastal area of the Minturno-Scauri municipality.

The detailed civil protection plan for tsunami risk and the placement of the appropriate evacuation and information signs are being completed. Some signs have already been placed at strategic points along the waterfront.

A review of the day's activities and program progress was provided in the, TV news (link at TGR-Lazio edizione delle ore 19:30 del 09.02.23 in IT)