# Dutch municipality emergency support point trials > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-municipality-emergency-support-point-trials > Updated: 2026-09-24T11:33:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Dutch municipalities are conducting trials for emergency support points to assist residents during major crises, such as prolonged power outages or the failure of digital communication networks. These hubs are intended to provide reliable information, assistance, and a means to report emergencies when telephone and internet services are unavailable. In the Twente region, municipalities including Losser, Dinkelland, Enschede, Hellendoorn, Hof van Twente, and Tubbergen are collaborating with Veiligheidsregio Twente to evaluate operational requirements. Similar efforts are underway in Tilburg at Wijkcentrum De Symfonie. In Noord-Holland Noord, the municipality of Medemblik is participating in a pilot program alongside Schagen, Den Helder, and Alkmaar. This includes an exercise in Twisk and Wervershoof to test the effectiveness of these points. Officials have noted that these sites are designed for information and support rather than serving as general shelter locations. The exercises involve coordination between municipal employees, volunteers, the Red Cross, and safety regions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Medemblik to test emergency support points during power outage drill Medemblik will test emergency support points in Twisk and Wervershoof on September 30 to prepare for long-term power, internet, or telephone outages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medemblik-to-test-emergency-support-points-during-power-outage-drill ### 2026-09-14: Dutch municipalities test emergency support points for power outages Dutch municipalities, including Losser and Tilburg, are testing emergency support points to provide information and assistance to residents during prolonged power outages or major crises. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-municipalities-test-emergency-support-points-for-power-outages --- Cite as: Dutch municipality emergency support point trials. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-municipality-emergency-support-point-trials