Emergency alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent public safety information during life-threatening emergencies. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at 1:55 p.m. (PST), Emergency Management BC will conduct a test of this emergency alert system.
During the test, the public will hear an alert tone and receive a message on radio, TV and compatible cell phones. Example message:
This is a TEST of the BC emergency alert system, issued by Emergency Management BC. This is ONLY A TEST. In an actual emergency, this message would contain instructions to help keep you and your community safe. Learn more about how, when and why emergency alerts are issued in BC at www.emergencyinfobc.ca/
Do not call 9-1-1 for additional information about the test. Using 9-1-1 for non-emergency calls could delay help for people experiencing real emergencies.
Learn more about:
Understand emergency alerts in B.C.
Do you know how, when and why emergency alerts are issued during emergencies? Visit Emergency Alerts in B.C. to learn more about:
- When you’ll receive an emergency alert
- Know the kinds of emergencies that may prompt an emergency alert
- What to do if you receive an emergency alert
- Know the actions to take, including how to assess if an alert message applies to you
- Why emergency alerts may be received outside the intended warning area
- Know how cell towers broadcast emergency alerts and why this may result in message overreach
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