{"id":26668,"date":"2024-12-19T15:30:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T20:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/situations-urgence\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T16:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:41:31","slug":"emergency-situations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency situations"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"sticky-section-group aligndefault\"\n>\n   \n<div class=\"sticky-section-main\"\n>\n   \n  <section class=\"child-pages aligndefault child-pages--style-text\"\n  >\n\n          <ul class=\"child-pages__listing reset-list\">\n            <li class=\"child-pages__item\">\n        <a class=\"child-pages__item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/accidents-hazardous-materials\/\"\n          >\n                    <div class=\"child-pages__item__content\">\n            <p class=\"child-pages__item__title\"><span>Accidents involving hazardous material<\/span><\/p>\n                          <div class=\"child-pages__item__excerpt\"><p><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW146489897 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146489897 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146489897 BCX8\">Discover the safety procedures to follow in the event of an accident involving hazardous materials: what to do when you hear warning sirens, or during an evacuation or shelter in place order.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n            <li class=\"child-pages__item\">\n        <a class=\"child-pages__item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/earthquakes\/\"\n          >\n                    <div class=\"child-pages__item__content\">\n            <p class=\"child-pages__item__title\"><span>Earthquakes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                          <div class=\"child-pages__item__excerpt\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208617470 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208617470 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;dfa2f198-869b-5ae6-b258-1776ade8776a|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Normal0&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Normal0&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,335559705,&quot;1036&quot;,469777841,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777842,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469769226,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;]}\">Learn how to stay protected <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208617470 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">in the event of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208617470 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\"> a major earthquake occurring in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208617470 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">Laval.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW208617470 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n            <li class=\"child-pages__item\">\n        <a class=\"child-pages__item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/sweltering-extreme-heat\/\"\n          >\n                    <div class=\"child-pages__item__content\">\n            <p class=\"child-pages__item__title\"><span>Extreme heat<\/span><\/p>\n                          <div class=\"child-pages__item__excerpt\"><p>Find out how to stay protected during periods of intense heat: Practical tips, air conditioned spaces, and measures for vulnerable people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n            <li class=\"child-pages__item\">\n        <a class=\"child-pages__item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/extreme-winter-conditions\/\"\n          >\n                    <div class=\"child-pages__item__content\">\n            <p class=\"child-pages__item__title\"><span>Extreme winter conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                          <div class=\"child-pages__item__excerpt\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;dfa2f198-869b-5ae6-b258-1776ade8776a|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Normal0&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Normal0&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;]}\">Winter <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">can be a pleasant season, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">as long as<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">weather <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">conditions<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\"> reach <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">levels <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">deemed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\"> extreme<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">How to deal with extreme cold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">glazed frost and power outages<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43125361 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n            <li class=\"child-pages__item\">\n        <a class=\"child-pages__item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/floods\/\"\n          >\n                    <div class=\"child-pages__item__content\">\n            <p class=\"child-pages__item__title\"><span>Flooding and spring freshets\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n                          <div class=\"child-pages__item__excerpt\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200937219 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200937219 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;dfa2f198-869b-5ae6-b258-1776ade8776a|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Normal0&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Normal0&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;]}\">How to prepare for potential flooding, and what to do <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200937219 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200937219 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">it does occur: A practical guide.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n            <li class=\"child-pages__item\">\n        <a class=\"child-pages__item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/pandemic-epidemic\/\"\n          >\n                    <div class=\"child-pages__item__content\">\n            <p class=\"child-pages__item__title\"><span>Pandemic and epidemic?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                          <div class=\"child-pages__item__excerpt\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\">Pandemics and epidemics <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\">can take <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\">several<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\"> forms and have a disruptive effect on our everyday li<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\">ves<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\">Learn more about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\">the effects and how to stay protected<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112458831 BCX8\">.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW112458831 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n            <li class=\"child-pages__item\">\n        <a class=\"child-pages__item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/strong-winds\/\"\n          >\n                    <div class=\"child-pages__item__content\">\n            <p class=\"child-pages__item__title\"><span>Rain, thunderstorms and high winds<\/span><\/p>\n                          <div class=\"child-pages__item__excerpt\"><p>Protect your family and your property against high winds. Prevention tips and emergency measures to adopt in the event of a storm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n            <li class=\"child-pages__item\">\n        <a class=\"child-pages__item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/water-shortage-contamination\/\"\n          >\n                    <div class=\"child-pages__item__content\">\n            <p class=\"child-pages__item__title\"><span>Shortage or contamination of drinking water<\/span><\/p>\n                          <div class=\"child-pages__item__excerpt\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;dfa2f198-869b-5ae6-b258-1776ade8776a|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Normal0&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134234082,&quot;true&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Normal0&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;]}\">A w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">ater main break<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">chemical spill into the water<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">flooding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\"> or extreme heat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">All can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\"> your drinking water<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">supply<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW104083499 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n  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