The BC Government will be conducting a test of the emergency alert system today. (Wednesday)
According to the province, the test alert will go to all compatible cell phones and will interrupt radio and television broadcasts at 10:55 am.
The test will assess the system’s readiness for an actual emergency and identify any required adjustments.
During last year’s wildfire season, the province issued 24 BC Emergency Alerts.
On Wed, May 8 2024 at 10:55 AM PDT people will hear an alert tone and receive a message on radio, TV and cell phones. The test alert will go to compatible cell phones and will interrupt radio and TV. The purpose of this alert is to test system readiness.https://t.co/kLFNd5lpp6 pic.twitter.com/nhKYvN0r3Y
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) May 7, 2024
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