The when, where and what of Wireless Public Alerting in Canada
Common questions about Alert Ready wireless tests in Canada. The when, where and what of the Alert Ready system.
Public Alert System Tests: They Have Been Happening for Years
The Alert Ready wireless tests in May 2018 got a lot of attention, but did you know that the Alert Ready system has been doing tests like this for...
Pros and cons of opt-in based alerting systems
This is a continuation in a series about the three main types of alerting systems; subscription, opt-in, and intrusive.
Wireless emergency alerts one year later, are Canadians safer?
The wireless emergency alert system in Canada has made significant improvements, showing that Canadians are safer today than they were last year.
Alertable Events: Beach Closures
Alertable uses the list of events created for the Canadian Profile of the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP-CP).
Alertable improvements to Heat Warnings
Alertable has recently launched an improved integration with Environment Canada for extreme heat warnings.
Pros and cons of mass intrusive-based alerting systems
This is a continuation of a series about the three main types of alerting systems; subscription, opt-in, and mass/intrusive.
The State of Alerting in Canada
Canadian alerting systems align, like many things, with the structure of government: national, provincial/territorial, and local.
I’ve been alerted, now what do I do?
We lead busy lives and emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, at the most inopportune times, so how should you react when you get an unexpected...
Why do we conduct tests of public emergency alert systems?
The Alert Ready Wireless tests in May 2018 received a lot of attention, do you know why the Alert Ready system conducts these tests?
Should Canada’s Alert Ready system be used during the COVID-19 crisis?
On March 27 2020, we launched an online survey to gauge how effectively COVID-19 notices and information are being communicated to the Canadian...
What are the different types of Water Quality Alerts?
Just like with weather alerts, where the terminology can be confusing, there are different types and terminology used for water quality alerts.