Emergency Procedures

Active Attacker

An Active Attacker is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated…

Cyberattack

A cyberattack is a malicious attempt to access or damage a computer system. Cyberattacks can lead to loss of money,…

Earthquake

An earthquake is the sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of underground rock. Earthquakes…

Emergencies During Online Meetings / Courses

Staff, faculty, and students that work and/or study remotely make use of online platforms that include live video and voice…

Emergency Evacuation

To remove individuals from an endangered area in the event of an emergency that warrants evacuation. IMMEDIATE ACTION EVACUATE PREPARE…

Fire

A fire can be caused by a number of hazards including cooking, electrical shortages/malfunctions, placing combustible items too close to…

Flooding

Flooding is an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines. This may be caused by an…

Hazardous Material – HazMat

Hazardous materials include chemicals and other agents that have toxic effects on people, animals, and/or plants. This may include poisonous…

Infectious Disease

Pathogenic microorganisms, such as parasites, viruses, bacteria, or fungi, cause infectious diseases. An infectious disease can be spread directly (person…

Medical Emergency

A medical emergency can be as a result of an acute injury or illness; it may pose a risk to…

Persons with Disabilities

The Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations (EMCO) Office, in collaboration with the Paul Menton Centre (PMC), Carleton Disability Awareness…

Power Outage

A power outage is a sudden, unplanned loss of electricity/power. An outage can be caused by inclement weather, vehicle accidents,…

Seek Shelter

To seek safety within the building that one already occupies. If you are outside when the emergency takes place, seek…

Severe Weather

Severe weather includes blizzards, ice storms, extreme temperatures, and storms (lightning, wind). Severe weather can be unexpected and unpredictable, so…

Shelter-In-Place

Shelter-in-Place/Stay-in-Place should be enacted in a fire emergency only and should only be used if unable to evacuate safely. To…

Suspicious Behaviour

Suspicious behaviour can be any person(s) or action(s) that seem out of place. This may include someone present in your…

Suspicious Package / Bomb

A bomb threat or suspicious package may be made via telephone, letter, email, text message, note, or in person. The…

Tornado

Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris.  Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend…