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.
Alert Ready
Alert Ready Explained: Canada’s National Emergency Alert System
Learn how Alert Ready keeps Canadians informed during emergencies. Discover its history, how it works, and how to receive critical alerts.
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.
Alert Ready
The Impact of Wireless Public Alerts (WPA) in Canada
Learn how Wireless Public Alerts (WPA) in Canada save lives, improve public safety, and evolve through testing, public feedback, and new technology.
Alertable Events: Beach Closures
Alertable uses the list of events created for the Canadian Profile of the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP-CP).
Severe Weather
Understanding Heat Warnings: Criteria, Updates, and the Role of Alertable
Stay informed about extreme heat warnings, criteria, and safety tips with updated Alertable features to protect your community during heatwaves.
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.
Alert Ready
Canada Alert: An Overview of Emergency Alert Systems Across the Country
Discover how Canada alerts operate at national, provincial, and local levels. Learn about Alert Ready, regional & local systems, and future...
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...
Alert Ready
Alert Ready Tests: Why Canada’s Emergency Alert System is Tested Regularly
Discover why Alert Ready tests are essential for Canada’s emergency alert system. Learn their working, importance, and how they help ensure public...
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...
Be Prepared
Understanding Water Advisories
Learn about different types of water quality advisories and how to respond effectively to protect public health and ensure safe water usage.