Kamloops to Test Emergency Alert System Friday Ahead of Preparedness Events

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Kamloops to test emergency alert system Friday ahead of preparedness events

The City of Kamloops will conduct a citywide test of its emergency notification system this week, urging residents to ensure they’re signed up and ready to receive alerts in the event of a real emergency. The test of the Voyent Alert! system is scheduled for Friday, May 8, with notifications sent via text message, phone call, email, and mobile app. City officials say the test is a critical step in making sure communication channels are working p…