Test of notifynow alert planned for Tuesday, December 5
Saskatoon Emergency Management Operations (EMO) will conduct a scheduled notifynow test on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, after 1:30 p.m. The message will specifically indicate that it is a test and does not require any action from the public.
notifynow is the City of Saskatoon’s public safety alert program used to notify the public in real-time of a safety situation where they need to take action. notifynow 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.
EMO regularly conducts two annual test alerts: one occurring in the spring during Emergency Preparedness Week, and the other closer to the end of the year.
For additional information about Saskatoon’s alert system, visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow.