{"id":26669,"date":"2024-12-19T15:16:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T20:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/comment-se-preparer\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:48:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:48:49","slug":"how-prepare-for-disaster","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/disaster-preparedness\/how-prepare-for-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for a disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"sticky-section-group aligndefault\"\n>\n   \n<div class=\"sticky-section-main\"\n>\n   \n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">In the event that a major disaster occurs in Laval, residents should be prepared to shelter at home, possibly without water and power, or to leave their home on short notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"lightbox-video aligndefault external-video\"\n  >\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uzP74rqD1JY\" class=\"lightbox-video__thumbnail\" data-caption=\"Make your family safety plan (In French)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plan-securite-familiale-805x453-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-photo-gallery-landscape size-photo-gallery-landscape\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plan-securite-familiale-805x453-1.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plan-securite-familiale-805x453-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plan-securite-familiale-805x453-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plan-securite-familiale-805x453-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/>      <div class=\"lightbox-video__overlay\">\n        <div class=\"lightbox-video__play-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"lightbox-video__play-icon icon-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n          <p class=\"sr-only\">Play video<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"lightbox-video__caption\">Make your family safety plan (In French)<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting prepared is your responsibility<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/gouvernement\/ministere\/securite-publique\/lois-et-reglements\/loi-securite-civile-favorisant-resilience-sinistres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Act respecting civil protection to promote disaster resilience (LSCRS)<\/a> states that all residents bear primary responsibility for their own safety and the protection of their property? In the event of a disaster, residents therefore must be prepared and must ensure their autonomy. Depending on the circumstances, you may be asked to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leave your home immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shelter at home, possibly without drinking water or electrical power.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to remember that in the event of a disaster, emergency response teams have two priorities:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure the disaster site.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rescue the most vulnerable people.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents are thus responsible for being prepared and for meeting their basic needs <strong>for a minimum period of 72 hours, <\/strong>by having the following items at home:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A family safety plan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All the items required to meet their basic needs for at least 72\u202fhours.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A ready-to-go emergency kit, including all essential items in the event that they are required to evacuate quickly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That preparedness is referred to in Laval as the 72h+ Autonomy Program!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climate Hazards and Risks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-advgb-table advgb-table-frontend is-style-stripes\" style=\"table-layout:fixed\"><thead><tr><th style=\"padding-left:16px\"><strong>Hazards<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:16px\"><strong>Main Associated Risks<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:16px\"><strong>Monitoring Period<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"border-width:1px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/extreme-winter-conditions\/\">Extreme winter conditions<\/a> (extreme cold, freezing rain, storms)<\/td><td style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;background-color:#F6F6F6;padding-left:16px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;border-width:1px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\">-Power outages<br>-Health risks<br>-Road safety risks<\/td><td style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;background-color:#F6F6F6;padding-left:16px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;border-width:1px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\">December to April<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border-width:1px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/floods\/\">Flooding related to spring runoff<\/a><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;border-width:1px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\">-Property damage<br>-Safety risks<\/td><td style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;border-width:1px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\">March to May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border-width:1px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/sweltering-extreme-heat\/\">Extreme heat conditions<\/a> (heat waves, drought, severe storms)<\/td><td style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;background-color:#F6F6F6;padding-left:16px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;border-width:1px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\">-Health risks<br>-Wildfires<br>-Power outages<br>-Safety risks<br>-Risk of material damage<\/td><td style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;background-color:#F6F6F6;padding-left:16px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;border-width:1px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\">May to November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border-width:1px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/strong-winds\/\">High winds<\/a><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;border-width:1px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\">-Health risks<br>-Wildfires<br>-Power outages<br>-Safety risks<br>-Risk of material damage<\/td><td style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px;border-bottom-color:#CECECE;border-width:1px\" data-border-color=\"#CECECE\">May to November<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan\"><strong>Family safety plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In an emergency situation, chaos and confusion can easily take hold. For that reason, it is important to take a quiet moment to prepare your<strong> family safety plan<\/strong>. The plan may include the following elements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main risks in the region&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A list of persons to contact in case of emergency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The household evacuation plan in case of fire&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The location of the gas valve, the floor drain, the electrical panel and the water shutoff valve&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information concerning insurance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan\"><strong>Act now to prepare your plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following document is designed to help you create a complete family safety plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the plan<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"custom-file-block aligndefault\" \n  >\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/plan-securite-familiale.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"custom-file\">\n      <span class=\"custom-file__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg width=\"30\" height=\"31\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M6.2451 12.627V1.1448h13.9746m8.0494 8.0502v20.1317H6.2451v-3.2364M28.2691 9.195l-8.0494-8.0502V9.195h8.0494Z\" stroke=\"#6C6C6C\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M22.2851 12.6975H1.1818v13.0058h21.1033V12.6975Z\" fill=\"#E12324\" stroke=\"#E12324\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M13.8204 15.6531v5.9949m-.016-1.9942v-.0647c0-1.2568-.7593-2.0051-1.7208-2.0051-.9694 0-1.8087.7331-1.8087 2.0051v.0647c0 1.2567.7505 1.9978 1.744 1.9978.9455 0 1.7855-.7571 1.7855-1.9978Zm-9.3258 3.4343v-5.5163m.016 1.9941v.0648c0 1.2567.7592 2.0051 1.7207 2.0051.9695 0 1.8087-.7331 1.8087-2.0051v-.0648c0-1.2567-.7505-1.9978-1.744-1.9978-.9454 0-1.7854.7571-1.7854 1.9978Zm13.6843-3.9447c-.576-.1432-1.3956.0597-1.3956 1.0524v4.9746m-.6968-4.043h2.0502\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg>      <\/span>\n      <p class=\"custom-file__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"custom-file__title\">Family emergency plan (In French)<\/span>\n        <span class=\"custom-file__size\"> &#8211; 753.23 KB<\/span>\n      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"sr-only\">\n        Download file Family emergency plan (In French) (format PDF, size 753.23 KB)      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<p>Print a copy of your family emergency plan and add it to your grab-and-go bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Update your family emergency plan regularly and test it once a year with all household members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"autonomy\">How to ensure your autonomy for 72 hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the following essential items at home at all times so that you can meet your basic needs for a minimum 72 hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container is-style-no-margins\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"strongstrongitems-to-set-aside-strong-strong\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\"><strong><strong>Items to set aside:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drinking water (two litres per person, per day)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra water for food preparation and personal hygiene (two litres per person, per day)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sufficient quantity of non-perishable food&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A manual can opener&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashlight and spare batteries&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portable charger&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auxiliary heater&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wind-up radio&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-aid kit&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candles and a lighter\/matches (keep the candles in a solid and deep container and do not leave lit candles unattended)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopies of your pieces of identification&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sufficient quantity of medication&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family safety plan&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devices that compensate for a disability \/ specialized equipment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is an infant at home:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infant formula&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disposable diapers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bibs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is an animal at home:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"notification-message notification-message__bg-alert-circle\" \n  >\n   <div class=\"notification-message__inner-container\">\n    <div class=\"notification-message__heading\">\n              <span class=\"notification-message__icon icon icon-alert-circle\"><\/span>\n                    <p class=\"notification-message__title\">Don&#039;t forget!<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"notification-message__text\">\n        <p>Store your items in an easily accessible location and make sure your entire family knows where they are. Replace items that can expire \u2014 such as food, water, batteries, and medications at least once a year.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you prepare for 72&nbsp;hours of self-sufficiency:<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"custom-file-block aligndefault\" \n  >\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/72-hours-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"custom-file\">\n      <span class=\"custom-file__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg width=\"30\" height=\"31\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M6.2451 12.627V1.1448h13.9746m8.0494 8.0502v20.1317H6.2451v-3.2364M28.2691 9.195l-8.0494-8.0502V9.195h8.0494Z\" stroke=\"#6C6C6C\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M22.2851 12.6975H1.1818v13.0058h21.1033V12.6975Z\" fill=\"#E12324\" stroke=\"#E12324\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M13.8204 15.6531v5.9949m-.016-1.9942v-.0647c0-1.2568-.7593-2.0051-1.7208-2.0051-.9694 0-1.8087.7331-1.8087 2.0051v.0647c0 1.2567.7505 1.9978 1.744 1.9978.9455 0 1.7855-.7571 1.7855-1.9978Zm-9.3258 3.4343v-5.5163m.016 1.9941v.0648c0 1.2567.7592 2.0051 1.7207 2.0051.9695 0 1.8087-.7331 1.8087-2.0051v-.0648c0-1.2567-.7505-1.9978-1.744-1.9978-.9454 0-1.7854.7571-1.7854 1.9978Zm13.6843-3.9447c-.576-.1432-1.3956.0597-1.3956 1.0524v4.9746m-.6968-4.043h2.0502\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg>      <\/span>\n      <p class=\"custom-file__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"custom-file__title\">72h Autonomy Program Checklist<\/span>\n        <span class=\"custom-file__size\"> &#8211; 77.97 KB<\/span>\n      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"sr-only\">\n        Download file 72h Autonomy Program Checklist (format PDF, size 77.97 KB)      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready-to-go emergency kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>f you are obliged to leave your home quickly, make sure all the necessary items are within easy reach. To ensure that you are ready to go at a moment\u2019s notice, put all the items in an easy-carry bag and keep it in a place known to all members of the household.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container is-style-no-margins\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"strongwhat-to-put-in-the-bag-strong\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\"><strong>What to put in the bag<\/strong><\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A paper copy of your family safety plan&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A water bottle and non-perishable snacks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copies of ID cards and important documents (e.g., passport, birth certificate, insurance policy, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key copies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication and essential devices (e.g., glucometer, hearing aids, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prescriptions for medication and eyewear&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portable charger&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change of clothes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygiene products (feminine hygiene products, toothbrush, etc.)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential items for you and your family (e.g., eyewear, dentures, baby products, incontinence diapers, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/72-hours-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prepare your grab-and-go bag<\/a> (PDF, 80 KB).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"info-tip-box aligndefault\"\n>\n   <div class=\"info-tip-box__decoration\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n   <div class=\"info-tip-box__content\">\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a bag that\u2019s easy to carry, such as a backpack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your grab-and-go bag should be stored in a place that\u2019s accessible and known to the entire family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each family member should have their own grab-and-go bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For items you use daily (wallet, cell phone, identification), make sure you can quickly grab them in case of an evacuation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lockdown plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The word lockdown was widely used during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the lockdown procedure referred to here is different. It is a much higher level of short-term confinement requiring that residents shelter at home and that they take additional measures to protect themselves against potentially dangerous situations, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>extreme climate conditions (tornado, violent winds, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an event involving hazardous materials (gas leak, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a risk of explosion&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an earthquake&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the presence of an armed individual or a public security threat&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In Laval, some industries work with hazardous materials. What should you do to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/accidents-hazardous-materials\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26650\">stay safe in case of an accident?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do in Case of an Emergency Evacuation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An evacuation may be ordered when an imminent danger directly threatens the occupants of a location, such as a fire or a flood. The goal is to leave the area quickly to reach a safe place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container is-style-no-margin-top\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"how-to-evacuate\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\">How to Evacuate<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<p>If authorities order an evacuation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the essentials: documents, personal belongings, medications, and your grab-and-go bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If instructed, turn off water, electricity, and gas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock up before leaving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the shelter location you identified in your family emergency plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the designated route to the assigned shelter, if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find shelter for your pets if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report your shelter location by calling 311 (or 450-978-8000 from outside Laval).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for official authorization before returning home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter emergency items for the car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container is-style-no-margins\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"to-ensure-your-safety-keep-the-following-items-in-your-car-at-all-times\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\">To ensure your safety, keep the following items in your car at all times<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compact shovel&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ice scraper and snow brush&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bag of sand or salt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Booster cables&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crank flashlight or flashlight with spare batteries&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safety flag and safety flares (or other lighting devices to ensure safety and visibility)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carbon monoxide detector alarm&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whistle (to attract attention if required)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windshield washer fluid for extreme weather&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small set of tools (screwdriver, pliers, etc.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waste bag&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"the-following-items-are-optional-but-may-come-in-handy\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\">The following items are optional, but may come in handy<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traction aids&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Towing cables&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portable fire extinguisher&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gas line antifreeze&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blanket&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change of warm clothing (including tuque, scarf, gloves, boots and socks)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disposable hand and feet warmers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non-perishable snacks (e.g., energy bars)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water bottles&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First-aid kit&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seat belt cutter and window hammer (attached to your key ring or stored in the glove compartment)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cell phone charger&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy of your family safety plan&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated roadmaps&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminder:\u202f<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is important to check and regularly update the items that you keep in your car, particularly before the start of winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Always have lock de-icer on hand in the event that you need it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before getting on the road, check the road conditions by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec511.info\/fr\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qu\u00e9bec511<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the road conditions are difficult, only use your car if absolutely necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following steps will help ensure that your pets remain safe in the event of an emergency evacuation:\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container is-style-no-margins\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"steps-to-follow-for-pets\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\">Steps to Follow for Pets<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify your pet with a collar and a tag.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your pet is microchipped, in compliance with municipal regulations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set aside the essential items for your pet, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transport cage&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leash and harness&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food and water for a minimum 72 hours&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bowls and a can opener&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newspaper, toilet paper, bags and pet litter&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication and pet veterinary record&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-aid kit&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blanket and toy&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents housed in a shelter that the city makes available to disaster victims are responsible for finding out whether they can bring their pets and what the applicable terms and conditions are.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar\"\n>\n   <div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar__inner\">\n     \n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-wrapper aligndefault\">\n   <div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n     \n  <div class=\"theme-icon aligndefault theme-icon--colored\">\n    <span class=\"theme-icon__icon icon 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