Clarifications from Civil Defense regarding CY-Alert and yellow alerts
September 18, 2026
The recent CY-Alert caused anxiety among people, as it was sent to areas where severe weather did not occur. The Civil Defense stated that the system is used preventively and not only in emergencies. The alert concerned a yellow level of danger for isolated storms. The difference with the alert on August 29 is that yesterday's was preventive and did not come with a siren sound. There were reports from citizens who did not receive the alert.