PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Monthly Test of CFB Esquimalt's Mass Notification System

Public Service Announcement

Monthly Test of CFB Esquimalt’s Mass Notification System 

February 26, 2020 – Esquimalt, B.C. – Department of National Defence / Royal Canadian Navy 

The monthly test of CFB Esquimalt’s Mass Notification System will take place on March 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. for approximately one minute. 

Residents may hear sirens and verbal messages from speakers mounted on tall poles in Dockyard, Naden and Work Point in Esquimalt. Due to a variety of environmental factors including temperature, humidity and wind direction it may be possible that the sirens will be heard in neighbouring municipalities. 

Because CFB Esquimalt covers a large area, this system will be an invaluable tool during an emergency for communicating important information to base employees, contractors and those visiting our facilities. 

During the monthly tests, two tones plus a message will be used - the ‘test tone’ (alternating tone), a message in English and French and the ‘all clear’ tone (similar to Westminster chime). Audio files are available on the Maritime Forces Pacific website. 

Routine one-minute tests will take place on a monthly basis at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

The public is reminded that no unauthorized person may enter this area and trespassing is prohibited.

Associated Links

http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/about/structure-marpac-lodger-units.page click on MNS tab

www.facebook.com/EsquimaltBase

Contacts 

Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt Public Affairs

Phone: 250-363-4006

Email: cfbesquimalt@outlook.com

After Hours: 250-888-6775