A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will occur at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 6 during Emergency Preparedness Week.

The test alert will be sent to all compatible cellphones and will interrupt radio and television broadcasts. The alert will be clearly identified as a test and will not require any action from the public.

The test message to cellphones will resemble the following:

“This is a TEST of the Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a TEST. In an emergency, this message would tell you what to do to stay safe. This information could save your life. This is ONLY a TEST. No action is required.”