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Test of Emergency Alert System - October 17, 2024

A test of the City's emergency alert system, Voyent Alert!, will take place during the Great BC ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Thursday, October 17 at 10:17 am. 

During the test, registered users will receive a call, text or email with the following message:

“This is a TEST of the City of Nanaimo’s emergency alert system. This is ONLY a TEST. If this had been an actual emergency or threat, you would see or hear instructions that would assist you to protect you and your family. This is ONLY a TEST, NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.”

Registered users will begin receiving the test after the ShakeOut drill. 

The Regional District of Nanaimo will also be sending out a Voyent Alert! test at the same time so some users may get more than one test message.

If you have yet to register for Voyent Alert!, visit our Emergency Alert System page to learn how you can sign up.

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