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Alertable Events: Border Crossings

February 12, 2019 / by Jacob Westfall / Uncategorized / 0 comments

Alertable uses the list of events created for the Canadian Profile of the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP-CP). This event list includes many different types of emergency related events, outside the most commonly known events like weather, fires, and floods. We’re looking for your feedback on other events to include in Alertable, so please let us […]

Should the public send emergency alerts?

January 16, 2019 / by Rick Arter / Uncategorized / 0 comments

Alerting the public of disasters and hazards is traditionally considered the responsibility of government. Why does it have to be that way? Why can’t the public, themselves, also alert? Using the same trustworthy and reliable tools that government uses? The public is often the first to witness a threat and to inform government authorities of […]

Be Prepared. What to do before emergencies strike.

December 21, 2018 / by Evan Kirkwood / Uncategorized / 0 comments

In Canada and around the world we face severe weather, other natural hazards, and health and safety risks. Emergency preparedness should begin well before these emergencies happen. The Government of Canada suggests you should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours during an emergency and provides […]

May I have your attention please: Critical vs. Advisory alerts

September 24, 2018 / by Evan Kirkwood / Uncategorized / 0 comments

In Alertable you’ll find there are three types of alerts: Critical Advisory Test Test alerts, as the name implies, are issued when a test of emergency alerting systems is in progress. As we wrote about in a recent post, these tests have been happening for years. But what makes an alert Critical versus one that […]

Why do we conduct tests of public emergency alert systems?

August 13, 2018 / by Jacob Westfall / Uncategorized / 0 comments

The Alert Ready Wireless tests in May 2018 received a lot of attention, do you know why the Canadian National Public Alerting System (NPAS) conducts these tests? The National Public Alerting System requires the participation of many different partners, and it is these tests that allow all the partners to ensure their respective systems are […]

Are mobile apps the best way to alert the public of emergencies?

August 7, 2018 / by Rick Arter / Uncategorized / 0 comments

I was asked the other day if mobile apps are now the best way to alert the public of disasters and hazards? Despite being strong advocates of mobile technologies since that’s our area specialization and expertise, my answer was no. That may come as a surprise to those who know us. The primary objective of […]

5 Reasons you want to get Advisory alerts

July 23, 2018 / by Evan Kirkwood / Uncategorized / 0 comments

At times, the number of Advisory alerts in effect in Alertable may seem overwhelming or annoying. When you factor in the various weather conditions that may trigger alerts, plus other events such as fires and flooding, it may seem like the Alertable app is notifying all the time. However, staying informed about Advisory alerts is […]

The when, where and what of Wireless Public Alerting in Canada

July 18, 2018 / by Jacob Westfall / Uncategorized / 0 comments

The Alert Ready Wireless tests in May 2018 received a lot of attention, and previous blog posts discussed “What” these tests are and “Why” they are run. Another common question about these tests is “When” do they take place? The Canadian National Public Alerting System, also known as NPAS or Alert Ready, includes the participation […]

Does faster to boil mean faster to safely use?

July 9, 2018 / by Rick Arter / Uncategorized / 0 comments

Did you know that the higher you go, the faster water boils? When people hear that for the first time, they can mistakenly jump to assuming the faster they’ll have safe water to use and consume. However, that is not correct. First, let’s understand why water boils faster at higher elevations. At sea level, water will […]

Making The Most of Maps for Mobile

July 3, 2018 / by Evan Kirkwood / Uncategorized / 0 comments

Using maps to present information poses some user experience issues, particularly when they are accessed on smartphones and tablet devices. On a desktop or laptop computer, mouse or track-pad interaction provides a high-level of precision, and the ability to click and drag. This interaction is more difficult on a touch-device, since the same drag gesture […]

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