Manitoba Alert Ready Public Awareness Test Message is Scheduled for Wednesday

An Alert Ready public awareness test message is scheduled to take place in Manitoba on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 1:55 p.m., Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler, minister responsible for emergency measures, reminded Manitobans today.

 

“The emergency alert test message will be distributed through radio, cable and satellite TV broadcasters, web feeds and to compatible wireless devices,” said Schuler. “It is important to note that not all Manitobans will receive the test alert on their wireless devices. This may occur for a variety of reasons, including device compatibility, connection to a long-term evolution (LTE) network, cell tower coverage, and individual device software and settings.”

Pelmorex is the operator of the National Alert Aggregation and Dissemination system, which is the technical structure of the Alert Ready system.

Manitobans who receive the emergency alert on a wireless device while operating a vehicle should remain calm and safely pull off the roadway at the earliest opportunity to view the alert.

Feedback following the test will provide valuable information on the emergency alerting system. A brief survey is available on Manitoba EMO’s website at www.gov.mb.ca/emo/.

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