On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 1:55 p.m. (PDT), the British Columbia Emergency Management Agency conducted a test of the Alert Ready system. The next test will be held in November 2022.
Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows government officials in each province and territory to issue public safety signals through large television and radio broadcasters, as well as compatible wireless devices. This system is used only during large-scale disasters or emergencies where loss of life is possible or imminent.
The Alert Ready system is tested twice a year in Canada, in May and November. The November 2021 test was canceled in British Columbia due to an atmospheric river event.
Your mobile phone will receive a signal if:
- This is a smartphone that is configured for LTE or 5G network for high speed wireless communication (LTE is usually called “4G LTE”).
- It is compatible with wireless public signals. Find out if your phone is compatible.
- It is connected to the LTE cellular network at the time of the alarm; and the phone is in the emergency area.
- Your phone settings are activated for this.
After the Alert Ready test, you can complete an online survey to provide feedback and help determine the scope of the test.
This study is administered by Public Emergency Alerting Services Inc (PEASI).
Learn more about the Alert Ready system in BC.
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