Sask. conducting test of Alert Ready System on Wednesday as part of Emergency Preparedness Week By Drew Postey May 2 to 8 is Emergency Preparedness Week. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will be conducting another test of the Alert Ready system at approximately 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5. During the week, the SPSA is encouraging residents to think about their risks, make a plan and prepare an emergency kit. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” SPSA President Marlo Pritchard said in a release. “EP Week is a great time to think about what can happen to your home, property or family and take action to be prepared.”