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B.C. testing emergency alerts to cellphones, TV, radio
Monday, November 17, 2025
To improve public safety in the event of an emergency, a test of the BC Emergency Alert system will take place at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone, call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234 (no area code).
You can call at any time of the day or night and you do not have to give your name.