Test of notifynow alert planned for Thursday, May 16
Saskatoon Emergency Management Operations (EMO) will conduct a scheduled notifynow test on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after 11:30 a.m. The message will specifically indicate that it is a test and does not require any action from the public.
The City of Saskatoon’s public safety alert program, notifynow, is used to notify the public in real-time of a safety situation where they need to take action. Alerts are issued when there is an impending, escalating, or occurring emergency in the city and immediate action needs to be taken. The system uses listed phone numbers and associated addresses from the public White Pages to send out alerts. Residents can also sign up to notifynow to receive a message via their preferred communication method.
Upon registration, subscribers can opt to receive alerts by:
- SMS text message
- Voice call to a landline
- Voice call to a cell phone
Subscribers can choose any, or all, of these communication methods.
Residents are strongly encouraged to create an account and provide accurate contact information to successfully receive messages. It is important for residents to review and update their notifynow profiles regularly to make sure phone numbers and addresses are current.
Testing of the notifynow system provides EMO the opportunity to:
- Raise public awareness about the system so that residents of Saskatoon can be equipped and ready for potential emergencies
- Confirm the notifynow system performs effectively
- Practice sending alerts to the public and assess public safety alert procedures
If subscribers notice the notifynow alert is not performing as expected, residents are encouraged to contact EMO immediately with details at emo@saskatoon.ca.
EMO regularly conducts two annual test alerts: one occurring in the spring and the other closer to the end of the year.
For additional information about Saskatoon’s alert system, visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow.