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By CKOM News Staff

Test of SaskAlert system set for Wednesday

May 8, 2023 | 10:06 AM

Be prepared for a shockingly loud noise during Emergency Preparedness Week.

On Wednesday at about 1:55 p.m., the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency will conduct a test of the SaskAlert system. Radios, TVs and most cellphones will emit a loud squawk as the system is tested.

“Regular testing of the system helps ensure that, in times of an emergency or disaster, urgent and lifesaving warnings can be distributed to the public by emergency management offices and other agencies, ministries and Crowns,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell said in a media release.

The agency noted not all mobile devices will get the test alert, since some devices aren’t compatible or the device’s software may not be up to date.

During Emergency Preparedness Week, the SPSA will post information on its website and Facebook page that families can use to create an emergency plan or emergency kit.

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“Emergency Preparedness Week is a great time to update or create a kit for your home, your car, or anywhere else that you would need to prepare for an emergency,” SPSA president and fire commissioner Marlo Pritchard said in the release. “Having a plan and making sure your kit can sustain you for 72 hours is the responsible thing to do.”