Even Forewarned, You’ll Likely Jump When You Hear It

When your phone alarm goes bonkers Wednesday just before 1PM, it’s a routine emergency test.

You will also receive the 12:55PM alert on your TV, radio and other compatible wireless devices.

The testing allows officials to validate that the critical service that helps keep Canadians safe will work in case of an actual emergency.

For frequently asked questions about Alert Ready and more information, visit

https://support.alertready.ca/hc/en-us/categories/4405950929939-Top-Questions-and-Answers-?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3VtJm7G9niEys7aMSzszPNmdSPmGjlFF8It8ToFGRFzoq6_aejts7sH6w_aem_AdU7kONUXtYajWRlggyxamHbp81IQzrqI85PRZ9A0DwzD7FoTtKVhdrd3f3pn4e0PrknGJDTeECrB7sl3ckGbSVk

By Rick Stow