Sound the Alert! Canada's Emergency Warning System Testing On Wednesday
Today marks the emergency alert test for Canadians. Here's what you can anticipate.
Catch the test alarm from Alert Ready in every province and territory, except Quebec, on Wednesday. Expect the message blast through your television, radio, and LTE-connected devices. Here's a breakdown of what's happening in Ontario, where the notification goes out at 12:55 p.m and is identified by a buzzing siren.
This system is a life-saving measure to keep you informed during emergencies, which could vary from environmental calamities to national safety threats. And remember, it ain't optional—you can't, nor should you want to, opt-out of these lifesaving notifications.
In a month of last year, Ontario received nearly 230 tornado alerts, plus four AMBER alerts and civil emergencies. Across Canada, the total summed up to a heart-pounding 855 notifications issued for our collective safety.
"When you hear that siren, it's time to stop, listen, and respond as the government directs," reads the message on Alert Ready's website. In other words, don't ignore the warning—take immediate action to protect yourself and your loved ones.
The Alert Ready system in Canada is a crucial lifeline, designed to disseminate urgent and vital information during critical situations. Emergency notifications will reach compatible mobile devices, television sets, and local radio stations, ensuring that the Canadian public remains well-informed in the face of danger.
Facing harsh weather conditions? Keep a keen ear out for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash freezes, extreme cold, and other weather-related hazards. If you're in Ontario, Alert Ready's got your back, keeping you updated on everything from blizzards to freezing rain.
So, fasten your seatbelts, folks! On Wednesday, don't let the test alarm caught you off-guard—know what it means, and stay vigilant for future alerts.
- The Alert Ready emergency warning system in Canada will test its alert system nationwide, excluding Quebec, on Wednesday.
- The test message will be broadcasted through TV, radio, and LTE-connected devices, including in Ontario at 12:55 p.m, marked by a buzzing siren.
- The Alert Ready system is a crucial lifeline designed to disseminate urgent and vital information during critical situations, reaching compatible mobile devices, television sets, and local radio stations across the country.
- Ontario encountered nearly 230 tornado alerts, plus four AMBER alerts and civil emergencies last year, adding up to a total of 855 notifications issued for collective safety throughout Canada.
- During emergencies, ranging from environmental calamities to national safety threats, the system ensures the Canadian public remains well-informed, as per the direction on Alert Ready's website, "When you hear that siren, it's time to stop, listen, and respond as the government directs."
- To stay informed about harsh weather conditions in Ontario, especially for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash freezes, extreme cold, and other weather-related hazards, keep a vigilant ear open, as Alert Ready will keep you updated on all weather alerts and emergencies.
