May 5, 2026
Province Advises of Alert Ready Test Tomorrow
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Emergency Management Organization is notifying Manitobans that the national public alerting system, Alert Ready, will conduct a test of its emergency alert system.
The test will take place across multiple communication channels on Wednesday, May 6, at 1:55 p.m.
These tests ensure the Alert Ready system operates as intended during an imminent life-threatening situation. Additionally, these tests serve to increase public awareness about the Alert Ready system, how it works and what an emergency alert looks and sounds like so that Manitobans can be prepared in the event of an actual emergency.
The test alert will be broadcast on TV, radio and compatible wireless devices. Mobile alert delivery depends on several technical factors, including device compatibility, LTE network connection, cell tower coverage, and device software and settings.
For more information or to ask questions about the upcoming test alert, visit www.alertready.ca or www.gov.mb.ca/emo.
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