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Kate Brown
By Kate Brown

Don’t be alarmed if you get an emergency alert this afternoon, the province is testing out its emergency alert system to make sure its working for when we really need it.

People in BC will be getting an alert tone and message on their phone, radio, and TV at 1:55pm.

Residents are reminded that it is just a test – and are asked to NOT call 9-1-1 for information about the test.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.

Be the first to know! Don’t miss out on breaking news and daily updates in your area. Sign up to MyKootenayNowNews Alerts.

Kate Brown
Kate Brown
Kate is the Senior News Director for B.C. She is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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