Issues emergency alerts to provide critical information about an immediate threat, where it is occurring, and what action needs to be taken.
Service provides:
- an alert system to Albertans to provide critical information about a potentially life-threatening situation in their area, including wildfires, floods, and tornadoes
This information is distributed to the public through various outlets including:
- radio and television
- Internet
- social media
- mobile phone application
Types of emergency alerts include:
- critical alerts
- advisory alerts
- test messages
- AMBER alerts
- other police-initiated alerts
- hazardous road conditions
- severe weather events
Various organizations in Alberta issue alerts based on the emergency:
- local authorities handle fires, floods, and hazardous materials
- police manage criminal events including AMBER Alerts
- Alberta 511 handle hazardous road conditions
- Environment Canada oversees weather-related alerts
Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) supports all alert issuers and communities.