An alert readiness test will be conducted in most provinces and territories today, with the alert sent at 12:55 p.m. EST in Ontario.
Residents will see the test notification via TV, radio and compatible LTE wireless devices.
Alert Ready provides potentially life-saving public emergency notifications to the public. Canadians do not have the option to opt out of notifications.
“The Alert Ready system trial provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the system and spark emergency preparedness conversations so that Canadians can be ready and prepared in the event of a real emergency,” Pelmorex Corp said. . in the news on November 14. release.
The Alert Ready system was developed by emergency management officials at all levels of government, Environment and Climate Change Canada, media company Pelmorex Corp., the broadcasting industry and wireless service providers.
So far in 2022, more than 800 public emergency Alert Ready messages have been sent to Canadians.
