Scheduled test comes as nearly 75,000 B.C. homes and businesses were still without power
A test for Canada’s emergency alert system took place Wednesday just as British Columbia was cleaning up from a so-called “bomb cyclone” weather system that cut power and battered parts of the coast with hurricane-force winds.
The test involves an alert tone and message broadcast to radio, television and compatible mobile devices. A statement from the Ministry of Emergency Management says the government recognized that many parts of the province were still under wind and other weather warnings, but it’s important to ensure its systems are tested regularly.
“These regular tests help make sure that people in B.C. are aware and know what to expect in the event of an actual emergency alert, and provide an opportunity to address any issues with the system before there’s a real emergency,” it says.
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