A test of the provincial emergency alert system, SaskAlert, is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 1:55 p.m.
The test will be issued by The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) via the Federal public alerting system, Alert Ready.
The test alert will appear on television, radio, compatible wireless devices and through the SaskAlert app.
Testing is a standard part of the emergency management process to help to ensure that, in times of an emergency or disaster, urgent and public safety warnings can be distributed to the public.
The test will read as follows:
This is a test of the National Public Alerting System by the Government of Canada. No action is required. If this was an actual emergency, you would now have instructions for protecting yourself and your family. For more information please visit the Alert Ready website.