May 14, 2018 – The Province tested its new emergency notification system (Alert Ready) on May 9, 2018. The provincial system automatically sends alerts to LTE cellular smartphones.  At this time, the provincial notification system will only be used to provide alerts for tsunamis, but may be expanded in the future for other alerts.

Currently, the provincial system cannot be integrated with community alert systems; therefore, the District of Kitimat will continue to issue our own alerts and information through Rapid Notify to provide the public with the most accurate information relevant to local conditions. This means that LTE cellular phone customers in the District who are not signed up for Rapid Notify will receive an initial notification from the province, but not any District notifications with local information and conditions.

To sign up for the District of Kitimat Rapid Notify System visit www.kitimat.ca/alerts.

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