A civil security exercise will close RD 824 in Manciet on October 15, testing emergency response and the FR-Alert system.
Road closure for security exercise
The RD 824 road in Manciet, a small commune in the Gers department, will be closed to traffic on Thursday, October 15, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This closure is part of a civil security exercise planned for the evening.Exercise includes emergency simulations
The exercise will involve emergency services such as military gendarmerie vehicles, firefighters, and the SAMU, which is a mobile emergency medical service. It will simulate a scenario with numerous victims, though the exact details of the situation being tested have not been disclosed.FR-Alert system will be tested
During the exercise, the FR-Alert system will be tested by sending notifications to mobile phones in the area. This system allows authorities to alert people in an emergency, but no specific actions will be required of those who receive the message during the exercise.Residents asked to cooperate
The prefecture of the Gers has requested that residents avoid the area, refrain from spreading false information, and not overload communication networks. They have also asked residents not to take photos or videos during the exercise to ensure its effectiveness and safety.
