Manitoba RCMP granted access to Alert Ready system
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Manitoba RCMP are now able to issue Amber or other emergency alerts on their own in a bid to send notifications faster to people’s smartphones, televisions or radios.
The provincial Emergency Management Organization provided training and gave the RCMP the authority to use the Alert Ready system, which was tested Wednesday afternoon.
Assistant commissioner Rob Hill, commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP, said 20 employees have been trained to send alerts.
“The ability to issue Alert Ready messages directly from our 24-7 operational communications centre will only enhance our ability to rapidly inform Manitobans of any threat that may affect their safety and security,” Hill said in a news release.
Alert Ready is Canada’s national emergency alert system.
Prior to the RCMP being given authority, alerts in Manitoba were issued by the EMO (on behalf of Manitoba government agencies and local authorities) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (for weather warnings), according to the province’s website.
Wednesday’s test was meant to ensure the system is operating as intended and to improve its performance and reliability, said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor.
“Working collaboratively with partners in a co-ordinated manner helps foster a safe Manitoba that is resilient in the face of emergencies and disasters,” she said in the news release. “In the event of an imminent threat, emergency alerts provide critical instructions to protect individuals and families.”