Canada tested Alert Ready, the country’s public alerting system, on May 4, 2022, during its Emergency Preparedness Week. The system is used for AMBER Alerts and other life-threatening emergencies such as tornadoes and wildfires. The test message was sent to television, radio, and compatible wireless devices. Canada regularly tests the system to confirm proper operation and create optimal preparedness in case of a real emergency.

Canada is now sending AMBER Alerts free to cell phone users who register for the service. The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association and law enforcement agencies teamed together to help send the text alerts to the public. People can sign up for the alerts at www.WirelessAMBER.ca or text AMBER to 26237.