Emergency Public Warning System
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The Emergency Public Warning System is a system used in the province of Alberta, Canada, whereby local or provincial authorities can warn the public about impending or current emergencies affecting their area. The system was proposed by the provincial government after an F5 tornado ripped through Edmonton, Alberta on July 31, 1987, killing 27 and causing millions of dollars in damage.
The EPWS can be activated by local police, fire, and environmental agencies; by Environment Canada; and by other provincial and local authorities as required. It can be activated for any of the following reasons:
- Severe Weather
- Flood
- Wildfire
- Hazardous Material Release
- Terrorist Threat
- Water Contamination
- AMBER Alert
- Other Threats to Life, Property and Safety
The EPWS is hosted by CKUA Radio, and rebroadcast through various television stations provincewide (such as Access TV).
[edit] External links
- Emergency Public Warning System Website at CKUA Radio
- EPWS Website at the Government of Alberta
