On Wednesday, November 18, the Yukon will be participating in a national test of the Alert Ready system at approximately 1:55 pm local time. Alert Ready is Canada's emergency alerting system that delivers critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians.
The Alert Ready test will be broadcast on cellphones, radio stations and televisions across the territory. The test alert will clearly state that it is a TEST.
If there is a real emergency, the message will state that it is not a test.
The Government of Yukon’s Emergency Measures Organization uses Alert Ready to notify Yukoners about emergencies. Regular testing of the emergency alerting system helps Yukoners receive critical information such as evacuation alerts and orders.
After the test, Yukoners can provide their feedback by completing a survey at alertready.ca.
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Alert Ready is a key tool the Emergency Measures Organization uses to share emergency information.
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Canadians can confirm their cellphone’s compatibility by visiting alertready.ca/wireless.
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For a smartphone to receive Alert Ready notifications, it must be connected to an LTE or 5G network. Old Crow residents with access to an LTE or 5G network cell phone should receive the notifications following a recent upgrade to an existing Bell Canada tower in the area.
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Yukoners are encouraged to use complementary alerting apps that work through Wi-Fi and internet such as Alertable.
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Android cellphones users may need to change their phone settings to receive test alerts. Visit https://www.android.com/articles/emergency-phone-alerts-android/ to learn how.
Natalie Van Sterthem
Communications, Community Services
867-333-9159
[email protected]