The Sudbury Alerts system test is taking place during Emergency Preparedness Week, which takes place May 7-13
Phones with publicly listed numbers will receive a test notification from the Sudbury Alerts emergency notification system at 10 a.m. on May 12.
Those who have signed up to receive emergency notifications via text, email, TTY or mobile number via the city’s website will also receive a test notification. The test messages will be clearly marked with the word TEST in written form and emphasized in voice recordings. People have phoned 911 to complain about emergency alerts in the past.
The Sudbury Alerts program focuses on local emergencies, including such things as train derailments, extreme weather and potential air quality issues.
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