Alarmeren

Alarmeren is a Dutch verb meaning to alert or warn others by triggering an alarm or by informing the appropriate authorities about danger or an incident. The term covers both the act of sounding an alarm on a device—such as a fire alarm, burglar alarm, or medical-alert system—and the act of notifying people or organizations that must respond, such as emergency services, building management, or a supervisor.

Grammatical usage: alarmeren is a transitive verb and is used with a direct object. Examples: "De brandweer werd gealarmeerd toen het vuur uitbrak" or "We alarmeerden de buren bij dreigend onweer." In professional contexts one speaks of an alarmeringsprocedure or an alarmeringsketen, describing the chain of notification.

Contexts: In emergency management, alarmeren is a core step to ensure a rapid response; sensors, alarm panels, call centers, and responders form an integrated system for alerting. In everyday language, the term can describe warning others about imminent hazards, weather alerts, or criminal activity. The concept emphasizes timely communication and appropriate escalation levels, and many organizations maintain guidelines to prevent false alarms and unnecessary alarm fatigue.

See also: waarschuwen, notificeren, alarm, alarmering.