Emergency Alert TEST
TEST of the Public Emergency Alert System on November 20 at 1:55 p.m.
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A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will occur on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1:55 p.m. (PST). BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during emergencies
Do not call 9-1-1 for information about the test. Using 9-1-1 for non-emergency calls could delay help for people in crisis.
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B.C. Emergency Alerts
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