National Test of Alert Ready to Take Place

The national emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, is scheduled to issue an emergency test message through television, radio and compatible wireless devices at 10:45 a.m. (NDT) and 10:15 a.m. (ADT) in most of Labrador today.

Be advised some residents will not receive the test alert on their wireless device due to compatibility, LTE network connection, cell tower coverage, device software and/or settings.

The emergency alerting system is being tested tomorrow in most provinces and territories as part of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4-10).

This system is a partnership of federal, provincial and territorial emergency management officials, as well as Environment and Climate Change Canada, Pelmorex, the broadcasting industry and wireless service providers to ensure Canadians receive immediate emergency alerts, and take appropriate safety actions.