Test messages were sent out Monday morning for Waterloo Region’s new emergency notification system.
Alert Waterloo Region, or AlertWR, will send important safety messages during local large-scale emergencies.
That includes flooding, severe weather or significant power outages.
Notifications for AlertWR can be sent by phone, text or email.
Users can also get notifications about a specific locations such as their home, work or child’s school.
To sign up for the alerts residents can go to www.AlertWR.ca or call 211.
