Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Emergency Management Organization advises there will be a test of the National Public Alerting System – ‘Alert Ready’ – on Wednesday, November 19, at 1:55 p.m. The system is designed to warn the public about emergencies such as natural disasters.
Testing of all components is an important and necessary part of maintaining a reliable public alerting system. These tests help confirm the system’s performance and effectiveness to ensure it operates as intended during an actual emergency. Test alerts also help educate the public about what to expect, including how an emergency alert will look and sound in the event of a real emergency.
The test alert will be distributed on television, radio and compatible wireless devices. However, not all Manitobans will receive the alert on their mobile devices. This may occur for various reasons, including device compatibility, connection to an LTE network, cell-tower coverage and device software and settings.
For contact information and questions about the upcoming test alert, visit: www.alertready.ca.
