BC Emergency Alert System Test – November 19th
Test will take place at 1:55PM PST, on 19 November 2025.
A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will take place at 1:55PM PST, on 19 November 2025.
The test will be issued to compatible cellphones and broadcast on radio and television stations. The test will be accompanied by an alert tone.
Please find some information below which may help answer your questions.
This test alert will be issued by the Province of British Columbia.
If there is an issue with your mobile device which is not answered in the Alert Ready Frequently Asked Questions, please contact your service provider for assistance.
- Alert Ready Frequently Asked Questions: https://support.alertready.ca/hc/en-us/categories/4405950929939-Top-Questions-and-Answers-
- Information on the BC Emergency Alert system and how emergency alerts work in BC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/emergency-alerts
