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By Dave Branco

Alert

B.C. to conduct test of BC Emergency Alerts to cellphones, TV, radio

Nov 14, 2023 | 2:20 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – A Canada-wide test of the National Public Alerting System will occur at

1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, to improve public safety in an emergency.

The test alert will go to all compatible cell phones and interrupt radio and television broadcasts.

The test message to cellphones will read: “This is a TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a TEST.

This message will tell you how to stay safe in an emergency. This information could save your life.

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Recognizing the importance of this tool, the Province expanded the use of BC Emergency Alerts beyond tsunami warnings in 2022 to include imminent threats from floods, wildfires and extreme heat emergencies.

Cell phones must be connected to an LTE cellular network to receive alerts. The device must be turned on, cannot be set to do-not-disturb or airplane mode, be alert-compatible, be within the alert area and have up-to-date cellular software.

Alerts will be broadcast automatically to the user at no cost.

Police issue Amber Alerts and alerts for civil emergencies.

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