Wildfire evacuation alerts and evacuation orders
In Canada, and elsewhere in the world, communities are facing record-setting wildfire seasons.
Stay safe working from home
During the COVID-19 pandemic, tens of millions of people globally have been forced into their homes and asked to work remotely.
Weather advisories easily explained
What are Weather Advisories in Alertable? These types of Advisories in Alertable are typically issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
WARNING: It’s about to get hot!!
Excessive heat warnings have becomeome a common occurrence across much of Canada.
What is an LTE capable phone?
An LTE capable phone has the hardware and operating system software required to connect to a Long Term Evolution (LTE) cellular network.
5 Reasons you want to get Advisory alerts
Staying informed about Advisory alerts is important to the safety of individuals, family and friends, and protection of property. Learn why.
Making The Most of Maps for Mobile
Using maps to present information poses some user experience issues, particularly when they are accessed on smartphones and tablet devices.
Over-alerting: How much is too much and what to do about it?
Striking a balance between keeping the public informed in the case of an emergency and inundating them with alerts is a significant challenge.
How to get emergency alerts when your phone is silenced
A common concern heard about emergency alerting is that the message may be late at night when people have their phones silenced.
APNs for Public Alerting Apps
Notifications matter! In a public alerting App, notifications are a key trigger to get citizens' attention and increasing app usage.