Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for May 7 in Ontario

Residents of Ontario are advised that a routine test of the Alert Ready emergency alerting system will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 12:55 p.m. EDT.

The test message will be broadcast across television, radio, and compatible wireless devices. This is part of a nationwide initiative to ensure the emergency alert system is fully operational and capable of reaching Canadians in the event of a real emergency.

Alert Ready tests are conducted regularly across participating provinces and territories to verify the system’s effectiveness and to keep the public informed and prepared.

To see when the test is scheduled for your region, visit the Alert Ready website at: www.alertready.ca/testing-schedule

Stay alert, stay safe.

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