2023-11-10 19:02:52
The Ministry of Public Security (MSP) will conduct a test of Québec En Alerte on November 15, at 1:55 p.m. This process allows the MSP, broadcasters and telecommunications companies to verify the proper functioning of the system and to make the necessary adjustments.
“It is also an opportunity to remind the population of the usefulness of this tool, thanks to which lives can be saved, and to make them aware of the sound signal emitted during an alert. In addition, the test allows people to validate the compatibility of their mobile device before a real emergency situation arises,” also mentions the MSP
Québec En Alerte aims to quickly inform the population to help them better protect themselves when an event occurs that presents a real or imminent threat to their life or security. These are risks associated with an explosion or contamination by hazardous materials, natural and climatic disasters, such as tornadoes and forest fires, or even armed threats. The message broadcast indicates the behaviors to adopt to reduce the probable consequences of the event. Finally, the system also allows the broadcast of AMBER alerts aimed at finding a child in danger as quickly as possible.
Public alert messages are broadcast in French and English in order to reach as many people as possible in Quebec. It is not possible to unsubscribe from this service due to its essential nature. To receive the alert, the cell phone must be compatible and connected to an LTE network at the time the alert is issued.
Since January 2023, the MSP has broadcast nine alerts via Québec En Alerte, including three AMBERs, three armed threats and three forest fires.
Thanks to Québec En Alerte, the MSP is able to broadcast, from the Government Operations Center, emergency alerts throughout Quebec or to target a particular region. These may be issued at the request of designated emergency responders or government partners.
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