23 September 2016 / #crtc Interactive map shows which TV and radio stations broadcast emergency alertsCanada’s telecom regulator, the CRTC, has released a (fairly clunky) interactive map to show which radio and TV stations broadcast emergency alerts.If you’ve consumed any broadcast media in the last year, you’ve probably heard them - called “AlertReady.” It’s been broadcast in the Ottawa area several times in severe weather situations.Quick look at the map and it seems every radio and TV station broadcasts them, at least within Ottawa. Would be kinda pointless if some didn’t! ** _ Here’s a press release from the CRTC: _ **GATINEAU , QC, Sept. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today unveiled an [ interactive map ](http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/television/services/geo.htm)identifying which radio and television stations across Canada distribute emergency alert messages. Canadians will also find a list of cable and satellite companies that relay these messages. Emergency alerts are issued by emergency management officials including fire marshals, police services, and government departments such as Environment Canada. Alerts are issued for imminent threats, for example, to warn Canadians about floods, water contamination, forest fires and Amber alerts for missing children. The vast majority of Canadians are able to receive timely emergency alert messages, due to the participation of broadcasters and television service providers in the National Public Alerting System (NPAS). ** Quick Facts ** * Since March 31, 2015, most cable and satellite companies, radio stations and over-the-air television stations have issued emergency alert messages when required. * In 2014, the CRTC also began encouraging the use of digital media and mobile platforms to alert Canadians to imminent or unfolding dangers. * Public Safety Canada is the lead federal department responsible for emergency management and co-ordinates the development of policies for public alerting with federal, provincial and territorial stakeholders. * Since more than 80% of Canadians own a mobile device, the CRTC is currently examining whether wireless service providers should participate in the NPAS. ** Quote **"Canadians are now able to see exactly which broadcasters and television service providers across Canada distribute emergency alert messages. These alerts are an efficient and effective way to alert Canadians in an emergency situation, and in some cases save lives or prevent serious injury." Jean-Pierre Blais , CRTC Chairman and CEO ** Related Products **[ Emergency Alert Messages and the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) ](http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/television/services/alert.htm) [ Interactive Map ](http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/television/services/geo.htm)** Associated Links **[ How the CRTC helps protect Canadians ](http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/info_sht/t1050.htm) [ CRTC seeks comments regarding the participation of wireless service providers in the National Public Alerting System ](http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1043179) [ Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-115 ](http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2016/2016-115.htm) [ Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2014-444 ](http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2014/2014-444.htm) [ Broadcasting Order CRTC 2009-340 ](http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-340.htm)[ Ask a question or make a complaint ](http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/question.htm)Stay Connected Follow us on Twitter[ @CRTCeng ](https://twitter.com/CRTCeng)Like us on Facebook [ www.facebook.com/crtceng ](http://www.facebook.com/crtceng)