Prepare yourself for surprise loud noises coming from phones, TVs and radios on Wednesday, because a test of the emergency alert system will be conducted at 1:55 p.m.

The test, normally held in May and November, will simulate emergency alerts that go out during life-threatening weather events like tornadoes, public safety emergencies and Amber Alerts. The emergency alert tone will be accompanied by a message clearly indicating the alert is a test.

All 10 provinces and three territories are participating in the alert test, each sending out a test on their own schedule .

Canada’s national public alerting system disseminates the messages in the following ways: • Over wireless networks, to compatible smartphones within range of cell towers; • On television and radio stations, which are

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