General advice
Hazardous chemicals may be accidentally spilled during manufacture, storage or transportation. Here are some tips to follow in case of a chemical spill.
Inside your home or the building you are in:
- Open doors and windows (if possible) to ventilate the premises.
- Avoid igniting any flame or any electrical appliance.
- Evacuate immediately and notify emergency services from a neighbour’s telephone.
Outside your home or the building you are in:
- Avoid starting your car.
- Avoid igniting any flames.
- Alert emergency services.
- Follow the instructions of the authorities.
Depending on the magnitude of the situation, the Ville may ask you to EVACUATE your residence as soon as possible. In that case:
- Close doors and windows.
- Close any system with an outside air intake (air exchanger, heat pump, fireplace flue damper, etc.).
- Leave with your emergency kit.
- Follow the instructions of the authorities.
Depending on the situation, the Ville may ask you TO STAY CONFINED in your home, in that case:
- Close doors and windows.
- Close any system with an outside air intake (air exchanger, heat pump, fireplace flue dampers, etc.).
- Seal gaps with towels, damp sheets, plastic wrap, etc., and duct tape to prevent contaminants from entering the house.
- Immediately close any rooms you are not using.
- Follow the instructions of the authorities.
To keep up with each day’s events, tune to CIME-FM 101.3.
Information
Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec (in French)
Chemical releases – Government of Canada