Extreme weather or natural disaster
Emergencies
Life-threatening situations
Call 911
Immediate assistance from Security (SSP)
Dial extension 555
Call 418 656-5555
Pick up a red phone
Unexpected natural phenomena can put people in danger and cause disasters (storms, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc.). If the event is expected, follow the instructions issued by the authorities. If the event happens suddenly and unexpectedly, assess the situation rapidly and do what you can to stay safe.
- Evacuate or find shelter in a safe place
- Look after your own safety before helping others or trying to save your belongings
- Watch for signs of degradation or rapid changes in the situation
- Follow the instructions issued by the authorities
- Get away from any source of danger
- Stay in the room where you are
- If you’re in an open space or a hallway, go to the nearest room
- Get people in the hallway or nearby into the room
- Close the windows
- Shelter under structural elements or furniture if you need to
- If you’re outside, shelter in a safe, covered area (car, garage, etc.)
- Stay sheltered as long as there is a danger or according to the instructions of the authorities
- If your life is in danger, call 911
- If you need help, contact Security
- Stay inside
- Hide under a heavy piece of furniture like a table or desk
- Cover your head and torso to protect yourself from falling objects
- If there isn’t any furniture you can hide under, squat along an inside wall and protect your head and neck with your arms
- Don’t use elevators and stay away from doors, windows, lighting fixtures, tall furniture, and shelves
- If there’s a fire, pull a fire alarm pull station (red case) and evacuate the building
- If you’re outside, stay outside and move to a clearing away from buildings and electrical wires to avoid being hit by debris
- Don’t forget that there may be an aftershock after the initial quake
Snow or ice storm
In the event of a storm, Université Laval can suspend all university activities. If no notice is issued, all regular activities go aheah as scheduled. For more info