Staying Informed
Staying updated during emergencies is critical to making informed decisions.
Step 1: Sign-up for local RDN alerts
Subscribe to local emergency (push or opt-in) alerts to stay informed about local emergencies, or evacuation notifications e.g. shelter-in-community, shelter-in-place, evacuation alerts, evacuation rescinds. See Get notified of an emergency in your area below for details and links so you can register for RDN alerts now.
Step 2: Take note of (intrusive) alerts
Understand the difference between push (opt-in) local alerts issued by the RDN and (intrusive) emergency alerts issued by the national public alerting system. Both alert types are important, will keep you informed and provide guidance in times of emergency. The different alerting systems will be activated based on different criteria.
Step 3: Follow official and trusted channels
Rely on trusted information sources for best advice and real-time instructions, including:
Step 4: Prepare your own communication tools
Is your cell phone charged? Do you have backup power sources ready? Will you rely on a battery-operated radio or hand cranked radio? Do you have an old phone you can plug in to a landline, if required? Learn more about: Communicating during an emergency.
Get notified of an emergency
Sign up for RDN's Voyent Alert! notifications. Registration for the service is free, simple and anonymous. You can choose how you would like to receive alerts, either through a mobile app, email, text message or phone call.
National alerts
Learn about Emergency Alerts and the National Public Alerting System | CRTC