
The B.C. Emergency Alert system will be tested at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week.
The test alert will be heard on radio and television broadcasts as well as on your cellphone. The test message to cellphones will read: “This is a TEST of the B.C. Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a TEST. In an emergency, this message would tell you what to do to stay safe. This information could save your life. Click for more info: www.emergencyinfobc.ca/test. This is ONLY a TEST. No action is required.”
This test is being conducted by the National Public Alerting System and will assess the system’s readiness for an actual emergency and identify any required adjustments.
The National Public Alerting System is a collaboration among federal, provincial and territorial governments, as well as industry partners. It provides a standard alerting capability to rapidly warn the public of imminent or unfolding hazards and threats to life and safety.
During the 2023 and 2024 wildfire seasons, tens of thousands of people were asked to evacuate on short notice due to the threat of wildfires. B.C. Emergency Alerts were an important tool to provide people with timely, life-saving information.
You can find more information on the test here.
Emergency Alerts are an important part of public safety during emergencies. This test alert will interrupt radio and television broadcasts and go to all compatible cellphones on May 7, 2025 at 1:55 pm. Learn more at https://t.co/1ZyuFIQySn pic.twitter.com/yUo1G7xj1O
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) May 6, 2025