Tellin: Only 22.3% of Adults Registered for BE-Alert

The municipality urges residents to sign up for the official alert system to improve emergency communication.

Generic image of a smartphone displaying an alert, with a Walloon village street scene in the background at dusk. The image is intended to illustrate emergency preparedness.
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Generic image of a smartphone displaying an alert, with a Walloon village street scene in the background at dusk. The image is intended to illustrate emergency preparedness.

The Municipality of Tellin highlighted the low registration rate for BE-Alert, the official alert system, with only 22.3% of adult residents registered, totaling 452 out of 2,023 people.

Following a recent vandalism incident at its pumping station, the Municipality of Tellin emphasizes the importance of rapid and reliable communication with the public during events requiring special attention.
Currently, out of the 2,023 adult residents in the municipality, only 452 are registered for BE-Alert, representing a registration rate of 22.3%. This means that nearly 8 out of 10 adults are not yet registered in this official alert system.
The municipality stresses that in case of an emergency, whether it's a technical incident, a significant weather event, or any other critical situation, the ability to quickly transmit reliable information and safety instructions is essential for everyone's protection.
For this reason, the Municipality of Tellin urges all citizens to register for BE-Alert today. This system allows authorities to send alerts via SMS, phone call, or email.
Registration is free and simple, requiring only a few minutes on the website www.be-alert.be to enter contact details. The municipality highlights that this action contributes to better information for all and enhances the collective capacity to respond in emergencies, as everyone's safety and information are a shared responsibility.
Based on information from the official source: Commune de Tellin (21/10/2026)