Residents of High River will hear a siren across town next Wednesday (Nov. 20), as part of the National Emergency Alert System being tested.
The alarm is set to go off at 1:55 p.m. and will run for a few minutes.
There are two sirens in the town, one located at the Fire Hall on 5 Street and the other is by the community garden in the N.W.
The testing is part of the Town's emergency preparedness plan.
In a real emergency, make sure to follow these sources to find potential life-saving information.
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Tune in to local television and radio stations (99.7 Sun Country, The Eagle 100.9 and AM 1140).
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Look for notifications from Alberta Emergency Alerts.
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Check the Town’s Facebook page.
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Be safe and follow directions from emergency officials.
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If it’s safe to do so, notify neighbours, friends, and family who may not have received a warning.
You can also join Alberta Emergency Alerts to get notifications by phone, text or email.