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Emergency Alert Test In BC This Afternoon

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:38 AM

By Jay Herrington

(PHOTO Government of British Columbia)

A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will be happening this afternoon.

At 1:55 p.m. (PST), BC Emergency Alerts will sound its test on radio, TV, and cell phones.

Other provinces and territories are also testing their systems today.

In an emergency, the alerts go out to provide urgent, life-saving information.

Today though, at 1:55 p.m. - it’s just a test.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.

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