The BC Government will be conducting a test of the emergency alert system next week.
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 on Wednesday, May 8th.
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 at 10:55 AM (PDT), an emergency alert TEST will be issued. An alert tone & message will be sent to compatible cell phones, radio & TV. Learn what to do when you receive an Alert: https://t.co/Uj9rn8qJZO pic.twitter.com/X5gBy0gVgS
— Prepared BC (@PreparedBC) May 1, 2024